Research Support Office Manager

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 575735

**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

The SARDI Research Support Office Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of a range of administrative services that support the success of the SARDI Executive and Research Support teams, and SARDI Research Divisions.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a range of administrative, records management and financial systems and procedures to ensure effective organisational support to SARDI management and research staff.

This includes but is not limited to, management of meeting rooms and ICT equipment, event management, contractor and visitor management systems, procurement, vehicle management and coordination of reporting.

**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.
- The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is the State Government's principal research institute.

**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).

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s license 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.
- Upholding the ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards as contained in the Public Sector Act, 2009.
- Participating in PIRSA’s Performance Management and Development Program.

**Remuneration**
ASO4 - $75,430- 79,070 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**
Christine Boulton
Business Operations and Partnerships Manager SARDI
Phone: 0455 431 130

**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 uses initiative 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**: 21/02/2024 11:45 PM