Science Standards Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic team in sought after Orange NSW.  The position offers a great remuneration package and is ongoing fulltime: if you have a strong science background and are project and research driven, please keep reading!

Location: Orange NSW

Remuneration: commensurate with qualifications & experience (Max $128,000 salary package)

The Role (Role Description) - This is a new role for the Department and will be responsible for developing and capturing science performance standards across the Department of Primary Industries (DPI). This will involve assessing various areas of science performance including quality metrics, biometric services, quality assurance, research ethics and gene technology processes.

This position will work closely with the science excellence team to improve biometrics processes and science policies and procedures for the DPI.  Your experience in developing professional relationships will be highly valued in this role. You should also have a strong history of developing high quality correspondence for Senior Executives.

The role reports to the Research & Innovation Officer and will need to address a number of key challenges, including undertaking complex research within tight timeframes. Ideally you will have experience in communicating key science messages to a broad range of audiences, including internal and external stakeholders, and both technical and lay audiences. If you are able to identify, analyse, understand and communicate key science performance measures, you are likely to excel in this position.

There are a number of essential criteria for this role so please view the role description before applying. For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Angela Cleall (6391 3358).

The Branch and the Department - The NSW Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (known as the NSW Department of Industry) leads the State Government’s contribution to making NSW a fertile place to invest and to produce goods and services; and thereby create jobs and opportunities for our citizens.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources. 

Within NSW DPI, Agriculture (DPI Ag) leads agricultural industry development through science and research, industry policy and regulatory compliance functions to foster sustainable and economic agricultural industries. For more information about NSW DPI please visit our website – www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

Applying for the Role - When applying for the role, your application should consist of a ONE page cover letter outlining your suitability and related experience.  A resume (maximum FOUR pages) should also be attached.  Your cover letter and resume should address the focus capabilities for the role.

Targeted Questions – You must outline your answers to the two targeted questions in the online application when prompted.  Do not address these in your cover letter.    

1)       Please provide an example of when you have researched and analysed information and subsequently provided advice, or developed a policy, based on relevant evidence. How did you gain an understanding of which direction to recommend for implementation, and what challenges did you overcome?

2)       Please describe an example of a project where you led the analysis, interpretation and communication of key science performance measures for a specific program or group.

Applications must be submitted by 8th August 2017

Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and search for Job reference Number 494253

Additional Information - 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 twelve months.

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