SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER – CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES

at  SA Government DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

Job reference: 583242
Location: - VARIOUS -, 5024 - WEST BEACH, 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

• Regular intra-state and occasional inter-state travel.
• Regular work outside normal working hours.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Field trips on research and commercial vessels that include overnight absences and extensive periods of time spent at sea.
• Possession of a current C class driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required (e.g. coxswains).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• 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.
• Upholding the ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards as contained in the Public Sector Act, 2009.
• Participating in PIRSA’s Performance Management and Development Program.
• Essential:
• A post-graduate degree in Science with a major in fisheries, zoology or related discipline (or equivalent research experience) is required.
• Desirable:
• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Coxswain certification or higher
• ADAS commercial dive qualification

Please refer the Job description for details