Program Manager, Climate Change

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS Full time

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 633923
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Program Manager, Climate Change to be part of our Major Programs and Regions Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Program Manager, Climate Change within Major Programs and Regions provides leadership and direction to ensure strategic deliverables of adaptation and emissions reduction are delivered, and for fostering a forward-thinking culture by identifying and delivering relevant climate change program opportunities to support agrifood and wine industries.

The primary purpose of the role is to identify and develop innovative approaches to attract programs for PIRSA that will support climate adaptation and mitigation. Including the delivery of the agency’s business plan, which requires this role to ensure that the Climate Change Program aligns to the Department’s Strategic Plan and leverage investment and co-investment to achieve aims for sustainable economic development.

As well as supporting the General Manager, Major Programs to drive the overall business strategy and service delivery outcomes, this position will develop and build partnerships across primary industries sectors and State, Local and Federal Governments, identifying opportunities that support and deliver on PIRSA’s strategic direction, growing the economic contribution of primary industries and agribusiness across regional communities and industry sectors whilst reducing carbon emissions. This role is expected to work closely with all divisions across PIRSA to ensure the best outcomes for the State and industry.

**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.
- Opportunity up to December 2025.
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- 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**

ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Emma Winslow
Program Manager, Climate Change
Phone: 0427 000 264

**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, Capability Political Nous 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.

**Applications close**: 26/11/2024 11:45 PM



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