Planning Project Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 620000
**Location**: 5024 - WEST BEACH
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Planning Project Officer to be part of our Fisheries & Aquaculture Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

As part of the project team to deliver on Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) project ‘Ecologically sustainable aquaculture growth through Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) - Incorporating nutrient modelling into regulatory frameworks, Project Number: 2023-051,’ the Planning Project Officer is responsible for undertaking a literature review of IMTA including existing models and data requirements, providing input and advice to the project team, and developing a national policy guideline to inform regulatory frameworks that supports the development, implementation, management and uptake of IMTA and ecologically sustainable growth in Australian aquaculture. The role will also identify any gaps in knowledge and potential opportunities for further research.

The Planning Project Officer will also examine how to take the broad national IMTA policy guidelines developed through this project and embed them into the regulatory framework for the South Australian aquaculture industry ensuring consistency with the objectives of the _Aquaculture Act 2001_ and subordinate legislation, and contribute to other internal and external core policy/planning/legislative projects to stimulate further economic growth of, and investment in, the aquaculture industry including IMTA opportunities.

To be effective in this role the incumbent requires the ability to analyse and interpret research, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an understanding of policy processes and an ability to interpret legislative frameworks, processes, and protocols. The incumbent requires a sound understanding of the major issues and trends relevant to the aquaculture industry and their implications for environmental, social, and economic objectives of the _Aquaculture Act 2001_.

The role reports to the Manager Aquaculture Planning and will liaise and work cooperatively with other project investigators, including South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Aquatic and Livestock Sciences Division staff, as well as PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture staff, the aquaculture industry and national industry representatives (e.g. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) and the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA), Australian Fisheries Manager’s Forum - Aquaculture Committee and the Blue Economy CRC), other state and territory government departments responsible for aquaculture, FRDC, and other government agencies as relevant.

The role will represent PIRSA in stakeholder meetings and will be required to organise and deliver workshops and presentations throughout the project. The incumbent needs to work in a highly collaborative and consultative manner and contribute to delivering the agency’s priorities including increasing productivity of primary industries, secure production, enable market access, and build partnerships with industry and stakeholders.

**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 30 June 2027

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety