Reference No: 306536
Roseworthy SA
Full time up to 30/11/2018
$52,315 - $56,503 per annum, OPS2

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aquaculture Services Officer (Biotoxins) to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within PIRSA. The role reports to the Seafood Subprogram Leader.

The Aquaculture Services Officer (Biotoxins) is responsible for daily maintenance of aquaculture facilities and support of aquaculture activities focused on marine biotoxins at the South Australian Aquatic Biosecurity Centre (SAABC) at Roseworthy, following set operating procedures. This includes daily maintenance schedules for equipment at the aquaculture facility (pumps, airlines, chillers, heat exchangers and tanks), animal husbandry for a variety of seafood species (lobster, abalone and oysters), water quality analysis, and maintenance of algal cultures following documented procedures. The incumbent will also be required to complete some data entry, and provide assistance for associated scientific experiments. The role will be expected to work independently, with minimal supervision, following set protocols for biosecurity.

About Us

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.

Benefits

At PIRSA, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

PIRSA is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. PIRSA recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA.

Special Conditions

This is a contract / term vacancy up to 30/11/2018. Possession of a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is required. Experience in systems maintenance and routine testing (preferably in an aquaculture setting) is required. Out of hours work and weekend work will be required.

Enquiries

Alison Turnbull
Phone: 84292259
Email: alison.turnbull@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application requirements

Applications must be submitted online via www.iworkfor.sa.gov.au/, citing Reference Number: 306536.

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, Planning and Organising (Work Management) and Tolerance for Routine 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: 28 March 2018

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.