Principal Officer, Soil Action

3 weeks ago


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

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 600298

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Principal Officer, Soil Action to be part of our Major Programs and Regions Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Principal Officer, Soil Action provides scientific leadership and engagement direction to ensure the effective delivery of the Commonwealth funded ‘Partnering to Implement the National Soil Action Plan 2023-28 program’ in South Australia.

The primary purpose of the role is to create and implement the South Australian Soils Collaboration Centre, oversee the upgrade of the state’s soil information into an accessible data and information bank, and secure the future capacity for SA soil action. The position will stimulate investment in and development of programs and projects consistent with the National Soil Action Plan.

This role aligns with PIRSA’s Strategic, Corporate and Business Plans and leverages investment and co-investment to achieve sustainable economic development.

The position supports the General Manager, Major Programs, by enhancing and growing partnerships with primary industry sectors and Federal, State and Local Government to achieve soil health outcomes and grow the economic contribution of primary industries and agribusiness.

This role is expected to work closely with all divisions across PIRSA to ensure the best outcomes for the project, 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.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

Term position, ending on 30 June 2028

**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.

**Qualifications**
- Essential: Relevant post-graduate qualification in soil science, agriculture, natural resource management or equivalent.

**Remuneration**

ASO8 - $119,317 min - $123, 822 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Becky Houston

General Manager Major Programs
Phone: 0407 734 052

**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, Planning and organising (work management) and Collaborative Approach 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**: 26/06/2024 11:45 PM



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