Director Fisheries Science and Assessment

Overview

Director Fisheries Science and Assessment

Salary: Specified Calling Level 6, $189,026 - $202,802 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Closing Date: 2025-11-12 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment. To learn more about our department, our team and the work we do, please visit our website.

About the opportunity

There is currently one (1) permanent position for immediate filling.

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced individual to lead our fisheries science team at our Hillary’s office.

As the Director Fisheries Science and Assessment, you’ll utilise your exceptional people leader skills with extensive scientific experience to help shape and direct the work of the Fisheries Science and Assessment branch to deliver world class science and assessment services, enabling informed decision making for the conservation, sustainable development and management of Western Australia’s fisheries and aquatic resources.

Your ability to build partnerships will be evident in leveraging stakeholder relationships with universities, industry and research institutions and you will represent DPIRD as a credible authority on fisheries science, management and sustainability.

The Fisheries Science and Assessment branch has over 100 FTE – you will have demonstrated exceptional skills in leading, inspiring, mentoring and empowering your team to achieve scientific and departmental strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

- provide scientific and technical policy advice to executives on the development and implementation of the Department’s risk-based ecosystem approaches that will enable third party certification for the management of the State’s aquatic resources
- coordinate the delivery of world-class scientific and assessment programs across the branch to support the implementation of the Department’s Ecosystem–Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) Framework
- develops and implement an annual plan to enable audits and assessments against the standards for all certified fisheries are carried out on schedule
- oversee branch level activities including project proposals, contract negotiations, contract performance and budget control of the multi-branch taskforces
- embody and espouse the 5 DPIRD values: working together, acting with integrity, responding with purpose, embracing curiosity and creativity and aspiring for a better future

Qualifications

To be considered for the role, the Director position requires a Bachelor degree in Science. Post graduate qualifications in science or an approved relevant scientific discipline is desirable. The preferred applicant will undertake pre-employment screening including comprehensive reference checks, a National Police Check (acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense) and verification of qualifications.

Further information and special requirements for this role are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and on our website.

Equity and Diversity

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

- A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
- A cover letter (maximum 1,000 words) demonstrating how your leadership and scientific skills, knowledge and experience relate to the opportunity. Your cover letter should also include examples from your previous experience and achievements that demonstrate how your personal values align with the department’s. For an overview of the department’s values, view the DPIRD Applicant Information Kit.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note you do not have to address the work-related requirements from the JDF at this stage. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nathan Harrison, Executive Director Fisheries and Aquaculture, on 0408 910 556 during office hours.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.

The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)

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