Aquaculture Environmental Assessment Officer

The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Aquaculture Environmental
Assessment Officer to be part of our Fisheries and Aquaculture
Division within the Department of Primary Industries and
Regions.
The primary purpose of the role is to deliver specialist
technical input into business functions such as the assessment of
environmental monitoring information and aquaculture development
applications, as well as aquatic animal health functions, policy
development and site audits.
Effectiveness in this role requires a
sound knowledge or awareness of the Aquaculture Act 2001, and a
range of other state and national legislative frameworks relevant
to aquaculture development and operation, including but not limited
to the Fisheries Management Act 2007, Livestock Act 1997 and the
Environment Protection Act 1993.
The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities
including increased production of our primary industries, grow
regions and building partnerships.
The role contributes to delivering core work for the Fisheries
& Aquaculture Division including delivering services to develop
policies, management arrangements and regulatory frameworks to
ensure our fisheries and aquaculture resources are managed for
long-term biological and ecological sustainability, and are
allocated and shared equitably between and within sectors,
maximising the economic and social benefits to the wider
community
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.
It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career
opportunities in our organisation.
If you're ready to join
us, apply now
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 an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and
inclusive workplace.
We embrace diversity and welcome
applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
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).
Part time opportunity, 22.5 hours per week
Opportunity untill 24/7/2026

Essential Qualifications

A degree in Marine Science or related field

Requirements

Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be
required.
You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations
and our expectations

Remuneration
PO2 - $88,255 min - $97,667 max per annum, plus
superannuation-part time equivalent
Enquiries
Mandee Theil
Manager, Aquaculture Environmental Assessment
Phone: 84290945
Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
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,
Planning and Organising (Work Management) and Analytical Thinking
capabilities of the attached role description.
Applicants must include the contact information of a least 2
referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a
completed "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public
Sector" form

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