
Deer Control Coordinator
19 hours ago
**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 698196
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**The Opportunity**
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deer Control Coordinator to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
The primary purpose of the role is to support delivery of the _South Australian Feral Deer Eradication Program 2022-2032_. This ambitious Program is now into its fourth year and has already removed over 27,000 feral deer from across the State. In this role, you will support operations and initiatives to effectively manage the environmental, agricultural, and pastoral impacts of feral deer with the aim of ensuring the ongoing effective management of the environment, as well as helping to secure agricultural and pastoral production.
The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities including:
- Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses
- Securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources
- Build partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities
- Managing adverse events effectively and helping primary industries and communities improve preparedness, resilience and recover well.
The role contributes to delivering Biosecurity objectives by:
- Managing the risks to South Australia posed by animal pests
The role sits within the Pest Animal Team of the Invasive Species Unit. The Invasive Species Unit is focused primarily on the management of weeds and vertebrate pests declared under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 and on the management of aquatic pests under the Fisheries Management Act 2007. The Invasive Species Unit works closely and effectively with regional landscape boards, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), and equivalent interstate agencies to achieve impactful, coordinated, strategic responses to new incursions and management of existing priority pest species.
**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.
**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).
- Opportunity up to June 2026.
- Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.
**Requirements**:
- Possession of a current driver’s licence 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.
**Remuneration**
AS05 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max per annum, plus superannuation
**Enquiries**
Myall Tarran
A/Senior Biosecurity Officer - Pest Animals
Phone: 0476 270 474
**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, Planning and Organising (Work management) and Communication 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 Instructions - SEEK**
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