• Full Time, 35 hours
• Temporary opportunity for 12 months
• Primary Work Location: Wollongbar or Grafton, though willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
• Professional Officer Grade 1/4 – Salary starting from $70,694.00 + super and leave loading

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.  

About the Role

The Agriculture and Biosecurity group of Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, is seeking a passionate Professional Officer to drive  red imported fire ant management. You’ll provide technical specialist advice and implement and manage research, development, and projects that enhance the regulation and management of invasive invertebrates. You’ll engage with stakeholders across local government, industry, universities, and national eradication programs to share risk assessment findings into existing systems and programs. You’ll undertake field work and emergency response work.

About you

Our ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, response-driven environment. Experience with managing invasive invertebrates, and a strong background in invasive invertebrate management or invertebrate ecology would be ideal. You will be committed to driving practical outcomes for landholders, community groups, and industries.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Pauline Lenancker, 02 6640 1641, pauline.lenancker@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday 29th December at 11:55pm AEST

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 above for a confidential discussion.

About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

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