Principal Advisor and Team Leader, Soils Science
4 months ago
**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 624410
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.
**About the Role**:
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for soil science and sustainable land management? Here’s your chance to make a lasting impact on South Australia's landscape and environment
We are looking for a Principal Advisor and Team Leader - Soils Science to lead our team of expert scientists, provide cutting-edge scientific advice, and shape soil and landscape policies that will benefit generations to come.
As a recognised expert in soil science, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic soil and landscape outcomes for South Australia. This is more than just a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to influence environmental policy and decision-making at the highest levels.
Working closely with key partners such as the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), universities, and the Commonwealth Government, you will ensure that our scientific advice is credible, rigorous, and purpose-driven. You will also lead the charge in delivering valuable user outcomes from South Australia's modernised soils data and information systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-level scientific advice to support strategic soil and landscape management.
- Leading and coordinating the work of the Soil Science team within the Science and Information Branch.
- Ensuring all scientific outputs are robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with policy objectives.
- Overseeing joint programs with PIRSA and leading initiatives that harness cutting-edge soil data systems.
- Building strong, collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders, universities, and government bodies.
**What We’re Looking For**:
We’re seeking someone with a proven track record in soil science leadership who can inspire a team and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll be adept at turning complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights for policy makers and land managers.
You will also need:
- Expertise in soil science, landscape management, or environmental science.
- A background in providing strategic and technical leadership within scientific teams.
- Strong collaborative skills to build effective partnerships across departments, academia, and government.
- A visionary approach to modernising soil data systems to meet future needs.
- Ability to translate scientific research into practical, real-world solutions that support sustainable land management.
**What can we offer you**
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career
**Contract**: Contract for up to 2 years
**Essential Qualifications**:
A post-graduate soil science major in a relevant Science or Natural Resource Management discipline is essential.
**Special Conditions**:
- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is desirable.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.
**Remuneration**: PO4 - $110,696 min - $120,470 max p.a.
**Enquiries to**:
Rebecca Quin - Manager, Environmental Science and Research Partnerships
(08)8204 1130
**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
**Applications close**: 19/10/2024 11:00 PM
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