Reference No: 300497
URRBRAE SA
Part Time up to 30/06/2019
$64,771 - $69,036 per annum (to be adjusted to part time), TGO2

Primary Industries and Regions SA, as a key economic development agency of the South Australian Government, works across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and aquaculture and regional development. We involve and engage with others to ensure we make good decisions, have clear policies, plan and implement effective programs, drive relevant projects, promote efficient resource use and broker shared responsibility. In this way we enable the State’s primary industry sectors and regions to remain competitive, productive and sustainable.

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI’s programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state’s agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions.

The Technical Officer - N Fixation plays a key role in the efficient delivery of high quality results for the Rhizobium Biology and Nitrogen Fixation group. The Technical Officer is responsible for assisting with the setup and management of laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments. Duties will include the preparation of experimental materials, the harvest and measurement of legume samples and preparation of materials for analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate science qualification, preferably at a tertiary level, or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline is required.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This is a part time contract / term vacancy up to 30/06/2019, working 30 hours per fortnight. Possession of a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is required. Out of hours work may be required on occasion. The incumbent will be exposed on a regular basis to allergens.

ENQUIRIES

Liz Farquharson

Phone: 8303 9452

Email: liz.farquharson@sa.gov.au 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications must be submitted online via http://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/, citing Reference Number: 300497.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Attention to Detail and Communication capabilities of the role description and a current CV. Applicants must include the contact information of 3 current referees and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 25 January 2018

FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT