Principal Research Scientist

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to
protect
,
grow
and
innovate
WA's economy, community and environment.

About the opportunity

Are you interested in leading the Rangelands Science team, and playing a key role in the sustainable, productive use of WA's pastoral lands?

We are seeking a proactive team leader for DPIRD's Rangelands Science Section. Leading robust science that has real impact, you will initiate and shape projects and mentor your team in delivering: trusted advice; science products (including vegetation mapping); and land condition assessment, monitoring and reporting services (including regulatory support); for the Soil and Land Conservation Commissioner, the Pastoral Lands Board, pastoralists and other stakeholders.

About you

We are looking for individuals with:

  • Scientific leadership and team management experience, with a supportive, collaborative, solution-focussed and customer-focussed style.
  • Experience in sustainable management of natural resources and/or land, with the ability to deliver applied science which suits its context (e.g. legislative, policy, strategic, operational, stakeholder). Desirable: Experience in rangelands ecology or rangelands pastoral production.
  • Demonstrated expertise in program delivery and project management.
  • A Bachelor degree in Agricultural Science, Science or an approved equivalent scientific degree appropriate for the role.

Equity and Diversity

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and attach your application to Jobs WA.

Please select your preferred location(s) when applying as this role may be undertaken at locations being Perth Metropolitan Area, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Broome, Kununurra, Northam, Bunbury or Albany.

Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact
Anya Lam, Director Agriculture Resource Management and Assessment
, on

during office hours.

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