Strategic Projects Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 657898
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**
We have an opportunity for a Strategic Projects Officer - Emissions Coordinator to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the Strategic Projects Officer
- Emissions Coordinator is to support the Research Director, Crop Science in the management, development and co-design, delivery, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of new and existing strategic initiatives in the greenhouse gas emissions intensity area.

The Strategic Projects Officer
- Emissions Coordinator is part of the SARDI Crop Sciences division and will support the development of new research priorities across all Crop Science programs but will also have a strategic function across divisions through engagement with Livestock Sciences in particular.

The Strategic Projects Officer
- Emissions Coordinator works closely with PIRSA and more broadly across primary industry sectors, to identify key industry challenges and provide advice on strategic issues facing our key agricultural sectors as they progress toward a net-zero 2050 agenda.

The role will contribute to the development of new research opportunities and co-designed projects that address productivity, innovation and capability development. The Strategic Projects Officer - Emissions Coordinator will be required to develop a strong working relationship with the Crop Sciences and Livestock Sciences leadership group to ensure the relevance and success of the projects undertaken.

**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.
- Opportunity up to March 2030.
- Full time, 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.

**Qualifications**
- Essential: A relevant Bachelors degree in Science or equivalent. Experience in net zero government policy and delivery of research related to carbon farming, lowering emissions intensity or farmer outreach in these areas.

**Remuneration**
ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Tim Sutton
Research Director, Crop Sciences
Phone: 0472865154

**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, Analytical Thinking and Collaborative Approach 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**: 04/04/2025 11:45 PM