Plant Diseases Specialist

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeProjectManagement Full time $95,282 - $114,938
Job Opportunity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions seeks a skilled professional to join our team as a Plant Diseases Project Officer.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position offering exciting opportunities for biodiversity conservation and park management.

As a key member of the Plant Diseases Program, you will contribute to:

  • Developing strategic approaches to managing environmental plant pests and diseases.
  • Preparing and delivering correspondence, reports, briefings, training, management and communications plans for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data to inform advice, support and recommendations.
  • Developing projects, policies, guidelines and procedures.
  • Increasing understanding of plant pest and disease threats and their management.

To be successful in this role, applicants should possess:

  • A strong background in the management of plant pests and diseases for biodiversity conservation outcomes or equivalent experience in an allied field.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and experience effectively liaising and negotiating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills, including report writing using word processing and presenting results using PowerPoint software.
  • Ability to undertake project work with limited direction and strong project management skills.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, superannuation benefits, annual leave and public sector holidays.

Our department promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

For more information, please refer to the attached Job Application Kit.

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