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Research Scientist, New Variety Agronomy
Vacancy No: 2016-14201
URRBRAE
Full Time up to 5 Years
$87,833-$93,158 per annum, PO3
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 Research Scientist, New Variety Agronomy is expected to work effectively across science programs and research divisions to provide leadership and undertake research that is multidisciplinary and adopts a systems approach to the research. The Research Scientist, New Variety Agronomy is responsible for fostering and enhancing research and development outcomes which will contribute to SARDI's role of leading and conducting innovative, agronomic research in cereal agronomy and physiology. The ultimate aim is to enhance economic growth of cereal based primary industries, sustain natural resources, improve food quality and enhance safety for the people of South Australia.
$87,833 - $93,158 per annum, PO3
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The applicant must have a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or equivalent.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This is a temporary / term vacancy up to 60 months with a possible extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Interstate and intrastate travel and some out of hours work, weekend and public holidays travel will be required. A current Class C driver's licence is essential. Use of common agriculture chemicals is required and a Chemcert chemical handler's certificate or a willingness to obtain one is essential. This position involves field work and exposure to dust and pollen.
ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS TO:
Enquiries
Andrew Ware
Telephone: 0427884272
Applications
Pauline Bowden
GPO Box 397, ADELAIDE SA 5001
Email: Pauline.bowden@sa.gov.au
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Communication and Relationship Building and Maintaining capabilities of the role and a current CV. Applicants are to include the contact information of 3 current referees and a completed Pre Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector form
For information on how to apply and a copy of the Role Description visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/careers
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
7 October 2016
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 07 Oct 2016
- Location:
- NSW - Adelaide
- Salary:
- $87,833 - $93,158 per annum
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Agriculture
Research/Statistics/Data