Grains Pathology Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 629830
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

Grains Pathology Officer

**Classification**: Farming, Animals & Conservation

**Sub Classification**: Agronomy & Farm Services

**Location**: Urrbrae

**Work Type**:
☒ Full Time ☠Part Time ☠Contract ☠Casual

**Job Status**:
☠Ongoing ☠Short Term ☒ Long Term

**Eligibility**:
☒ Open to Everyone ☠SAG Only

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Grains Pathology Officer to be part of the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the SARDI grains pathology teams in the delivery of South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT) and Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) funded research. The role is a SAGIT supported traineeship that will contribute to both cereal and pulse pathology research and extension activities through laboratory and field work.

The Grains Pathology Officer will:

- have a passion for the agriculture industry in South Australia.
- be motivated to communicate scientific concepts to industry.
- be keen to learn, collaborate and innovate in grains pathology research.

The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities including stimulate value growth through the provision of RD&E necessary to drive productivity growth and professional development of staff.

The role contributes to delivering divisional objectives including driving new partnerships and business models and achieving impact through adoption.

**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. This role sits within the grains pathology groups of the Plant Health and Diagnostics Program, in SARDI’s Crop Science Division.

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 December 2026
- Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s license 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.
- A degree in Agricultural Science or similar is desired.

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**Remuneration**

PO1 - $68,255 min - $83,594 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Tara Garrard

Sub Program Leader
Phone: 08 8429 2247

**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, Attention to detail 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 close**: 14/11/2024 11:45 PM