• Temporary full-time role for 2 years 
• Location: Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Menangle or Parramatta 
• Professional Officer Grade 1/4 ($ 70,694.00 pa to $ 135,775.00 pa + super) 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.   

The Forestry and Land Reform team within Fisheries & Forestry have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Officer Biomass Analysis to join the group. 

As Research Officer Biomass Analysis, you will be responsible for assisting with project management activities associated with a large research project investigating the carbon impacts of thinning native forests in private native forests (PNF) on the NSW North Coast. It includes liaising with landholders, coordination of contractors, active participation in field work (including processing samples in the lab) and data handling. It also provides support to related projects conducted in the Forest Carbon group. 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Ensure that the project deliverables are completed on time and milestones met, so that information is made available to stakeholders within expected timeframes 

• Coordination of work conducted by contractors and technical staff 

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners to develop and implement project activities to meet industry needs 

• Prepare and edit written materials as required within the team including scientific reports, and communicate project outputs via workshops, face to face presentations and webinars 

• Comply with work standards according to the level of appointment in the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (1-4) scale in the Crown Employees (NSW Department of Industry) Professional Officers Award. 

Essential requirements for the role include: 

• Degree qualification in Forestry, Science, or a related discipline or similar 

• Proven experience in field work, as applied to primary industries 

• Proven experience in handling complex datasets 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Current valid Driver’s License and experience driving 4WD vehicles. 

Interested in knowing more? 

Enquiries about the role should be directed to Fabiano Ximenes at fabiano.ximenes@dpi.nsw.gov.au or on 0458760812. Please view the role description here. 

To apply please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume by 11:55pm on 15 October 2024.  

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.  

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.