Biosecurity Officer, Aquatic Pests

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 582316

**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE

**Job status**: Short Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

We have an opportunity for a Biosecurity Officer, Aquatic Pests to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to co-ordinate, oversee and control a tailored fish kill management program for the River Murray, to provide professional support to groups undertaking fish kill preparedness and clean-up activities. The role will also contribute to fish kill investigation activities.

The position will liaise with stakeholders including state and local government, regional landscape boards, land managers, community groups and the public. The role will provide technical and planning advice; develop response extension materials; identify and support community leaders in management; provide individualised support to local governments; engage contractors; and coordinate project budgets and resources.

**About Us**
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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**
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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**
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**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).
- 12-month opportunity

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Intrastate travel, overnight stays and out of hours work may be required.
- 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**
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OPS5 - $80,877 min - $86,461 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**
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Giverny Rodgers
Principal Biosecurity Officer, Weeds and Pests
Phone: 08 8429 7533

**Application Instructions**
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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 Relationship Building/Maintaining 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.

**Applications close**: 11/03/2024 11:45 PM