Research Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 576466

**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**
We have an opportunity for a Research Officer (Agronomy) to be part of our SARDI Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Research Officer (Agronomy) is part of the Agronomy Program in the Crop Sciences research division within the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and will be located at Waite. The role contributes to delivering SARDI’s priority of leading and conducting innovative research to increase productivity of our primary industries for the benefit of South Australia. The primary purpose of the role is to provide research support to the SARDI Waite Agronomy team and be responsible for the conduct of and data collection from field trials in the Murray Mallee and Mid North agricultural regions and greenhouse trials undertaken by the SARDI Waite Agronomy team.

**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**
- Term contract until 1 April 2026 with potential for further extension
- 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).

**Requirements**:

- This is a physically demanding role and involves exposure to dust and pollen, which may cause an allergic reaction in some people. A pre-employment medical may be required.
- A current car drivers license is essential and willingness to obtain aforklift license (LF)
- A current Chemcert Certificate will be required, as the role will involve the use and handling of agricultural pesticides or willingness to obtain one.
- Some out of hours work, weekend and inter / intrastate travel may be required during peak work periods.
- 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.
- Use of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) is required and a Remote Pilot License (RePL) or a willingness to obtain one is essential.
- Experience in the operational management of agronomy research trials will be required, and a preparedness to undertake field work in a range of weather conditions is required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.

**Remuneration**
PO1 - $67,466 min - $82,359 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries to be directed to**
A/Prof Rhiannon Schilling
Program Leader - Agronomy
Phone: 08 8429 4391

**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, Attention to detail and Communication 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**: 29/02/2024 11:45 PM