The Invasive Species Unit is focused primarily on the management of weeds and vertebrae pests declared under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 and on the management of aquatic pests under the Fisheries Management Act 2007. The Invasive Species Unit works closely with regional landscape boards, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), and equivalent interstate agencies to achieve coordinated, strategic responses to new incursions and management of existing priority pest species.

The Biosecurity Research Officer, Pest Animals is responsible for providing professional support to groups working on pest animals programs and initiatives, which ensure the ongoing effective management of invasive species under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.  This position provides technical advice, research, analysis and services associated with projects on vertebrae pest animal problems affecting problems affecting primary industries and natural ecosystems.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including stimulate growth and value, sustain the resource, and manage risk and recovery.

The position delivers clear, well researched and expert analyses, technical advice, scientific papers, briefings and reports to support current NRM programs.  The role is responsible for developing and implementing field and laboratory trials of new tools and strategies to control pest animals and undertakes effective data and records management services, ensuring accurate reporting.  The incumbent undertakes strategic liaison across a broad range of stakeholders, including landscape board staff, state and locate government, land managers community groups and the public to provide a range of expert technical, policy and planning advice to contribute to the address of complex pest animal related queries and issues.

 

About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, as a key economic development agency of the South Australian Government, works across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and aquaculture and regional development. We involve and engage with others to ensure we make good decisions, have clear policies, plan and implement effective programs, drive relevant projects, promote efficient resource use and broker shared responsibility. In this way we enable the State’s primary industry sectors and regions to remain competitive, productive and sustainable.

 

Benefits
At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA.

 

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

 

Requirements

• Contract up to 30/06/2024
• Essential Qualifications: An appropriate Degree in Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent.
• Desirable Qualifications: A post graduate qualification in science or Natural Resource Management. and/or Previous experience in research, project management and research data analysis
• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• Appointment as an Authorised Officer responsible for implementing the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.

 

Enquiries
Giverny Rodgers
Phone: 8429 0803
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

 

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Analytical Thinking and Written Communication capabilities of the role description and a current CV (no more than 5 pages). Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

All applications must be submitted online via http://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/, citing Reference Number: 489790

 

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