Leader - Soils (South) - [Archived Advertisement]

• Great opportunity to join the NSW Department of Primary Industries
• Key role leading innovative soils R&D programs for the Southern Region of NSW
• Role preferably located in Wagga Wagga (or alternate location may be negotiable)
• Ongoing full time position
• Professional Officer Grade 6
• Salary from $128,178 to $132,140 (excluding super & annual leave loading)

About the Role

The Leader - Soils South position leads a research and development team focussed on soil management to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture in NSW within the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Agricultural branch. You will be responsible for leading a high performance team in the development and implementation of innovative research and development projects that underpin soil management for economic and sustainability outcomes.

The successful applicant will drive the development of new research programs and identify funding opportunities, while building and maintaining collaborative relationships across NSW DPI, other government agencies and key stakeholders to deliver business objectives.

There is also an opportunity for candidates to have a role in team R&D projects or lead their own small R&D portfolio.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have:

• Degree or post-graduate qualifications in agriculture or science based disciplines
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Ability and willingness to travel, including to remote locations

There is a strong preference for this position to be located in Wagga Wagga, however, for an outstanding candidate, an alternative inland location in Southern NSW at a major DPI Agriculture site may be negotiated.

For more information about the role, click here to view the role description.

For more information about the DPI, click here.

Applying for the Role

Applicants must address their suitability by responding to the following targeted questions in a cover letter [maximum three pages] as well as supplying an updated copy of their resume [maximum five pages] with relevant skills, experience and capabilities and clearly demonstrate how these relate to the role:

1. Please outline your recent experience (last 3 years) in attracting and managing research projects and communicating research messages to industry stakeholders
2. Outline your experience in managing a team of people

Enquiries:  Warwick Dougherty on 0439 404246 or warwick.dougherty@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date:  30 August 2017 @ 11:55pm

Additional Information

Applications must be lodged electronically. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

The NSW Department of Industry is an inclusive workplace which promotes diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements.