Technical Officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 702582, Location: 5371 - ROSEWORTHY, Job status: Short Term Contract, Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Technical Officer (Pig Reproduction) to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to support and provide technical support to a series of research projects investigating the housing, reproduction, nutrition, and welfare of pigs.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities, including a 3% increase of SA Primary Industry GDP by growing productivity, improving efficiencies, driving AgTech, enhancing R&D technology, and innovation.

The role involves managing the Pig Research Building, laboratory equipment, maintenance, and repairs, and will involve the daily care and management of experimental animals, the design and preparation of diets, pig handling, and the implementation of treatments and experimental plans.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognized 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

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

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 work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Opportunity up to 6 months.
- Full-time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

- Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive required.
- Out of hours work and inter/intrastate travel may be required.
- Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- You acknowledge your work, health, and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
- 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.
- Other requirements include ProHand animal handling and appropriate vaccinations (facilitated within the job if omitted on application).

Qualifications

Essential

- Recognized qualification or equivalent experience in an appropriate technical discipline.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualification in biology or animal sciences.

Remuneration

TGO1 - $1074.96 min - $1342.47 max per week, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Bryony Tucker, Senior Research Scientist, Phone: 83137793, Email: bryony.tucker@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Organizational knowledge, and Achievement Orientation 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.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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