PRINCIPAL OFFICER PLANT BIOSECURITY

at  SA Government DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

Job reference: 597657
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Officer Plant Biosecurity to be part of our Biosecurity Division within PIRSA. The role reports to the Manager Biosecurity Governance and Projects.
PIRSA’s Biosecurity division manages the risks posed to South Australia by animal and plant pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and the misuse of rural chemicals.
Through these biosecurity efforts we are able to maintain the productivity of our primary industries, produce clean and safe foods and beverages, protect our natural environments and sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities.
This role provides expert plant biosecurity scientific advice, assesses plant pest risks and develops plant biosecurity policies and strategic plans, whilst representing the agency and state government on technical and policy forums, and contributing to the work of the broader Biosecurity Governance and Projects team.

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.
It’s no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

REQUIREMENTS

• 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).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• You 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.

Please refer the Job description for details