Weed Control Coordinator - Urrbrae, Australia - Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)

Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)

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Urrbrae, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 595115

Location:

URRBRAE

Job status:
Long Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Weed Control Coordinator to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions

The position will be leading the delivery of a program to increase the productivity of the primary industry sector, decrease management costs and benefit biodiversity and local communities through improved control of priority weeds

The successful applicant will foster partnerships and relationships with internal and external government stakeholders, the community and industry to facilitate a collaborative, whole of government approach to the delivery of weed control programs.

They will facilitate stakeholder commitment and cooperation in weed control, and ensure industry participation, consultation, and feedback.

About Us
South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia's primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state's regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

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

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).

Essential Qualification
Nil

Requirements:

Possession of a current driver's licence and willingness to drive.
Out of hours work and inter/intrastate travel will be required.
A relevant degree in science, natural resource management, agronomy or equivalent is desirable.
You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Remuneration
ASO6 - $97,022 min - $102,626 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries
Marty Bower

A/Principal Biosecurity Officer, Weeds and Pests

Phone:

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Initiative and Strategic Focus capabilities of the attached role description.

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.

_Flexibility Statement_

The South_ _Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role._

Applications close: 12/06/2024 11:45 PM