Project Officer / Senior Project Officer
(Horticulture Land Management extension and education)
Level 5 - 6 | Full Time, Fixed term opportunity for 3 years with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
- Join a department that values employee work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Contribute to the cultivation of a thriving and diverse regional economy
- Build up your network by liaising with internal and external stakeholders
What will your typical day look like?
This is an amazing opportunity for you to contribute to the thriving agricultural economy in Carnarvon, and establish relationships with the locals and our Horticulture and Irrigated Agriculture team.
You will be engaging with growers to assist the development of farm and land management plans as well as extension and education to introduce practices that balance productive horticulture with protection and enhancement of the natural resources and reduce soil loss on horticultural properties of this amazing region.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders will be crucial to influence the understanding and adoption of management strategies to mitigate the impact of flood events that occur from time to time in this region.
You will be working from the DPIRD Carnarvon Research Station located in the centre of the horticulture district with a diverse team who work in land management, horticulture research, fisheries, and Aboriginal economic development.
A degree in Agriculture Science or Natural Resource Management or an approved equivalent will be highly advantageous.
For all essential criteria please see the attached JDF.
Why come work with us in Carnarvon?
Carnarvon is a coastal town which lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. Carnarvon, a subtropical oasis, referred to as the 'food bowl' of Western Australia produces a large range of fruit and vegetables, seafoods, beef, sheep, and goats. Our amazing fresh foods are showcased during the yearly Gascoyne Food Festival including the renowned chef led Long Table Lunch.
There is so much to discover and start your next adventure. Ideally situated between Shark Bay, the Kennedy Ranges and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Areas. Spend your days off relaxing or exploring the region’s many natural wonders such as Mount Augustus the world’s largest monolith, whale shark swimming at Coral Bay, snorkelling at the blowholes, feeding the dolphins at Monkey Mia, watching amazing desert racing during the Gascoyne Dash and so much more!
When working in a regional location like Carnarvon, DPIRD offers a number of allowances and entitlements that may be of interest to you! This includes but is not limited to, district allowance, additional one-week annual leave (pro rata) and remote area travel allowance. In addition, you may be eligible for subsidised government housing (subject to availability).
Why DPIRD?
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic innovative individual who is passionate about engaging with growers, subtropical horticulture, soil and land management, and identifying practical solutions that compliment farming to reduce the impact of flooding on horticultural properties. If you have strong communication skills; with the ability to develop and create productive working relationships between community groups, such as agri-industry groups, farmers and agricultural research and development organisations this role is for you.
Get ready to apply. It’s simple.
Click the Apply if this is something that excites you! All we need is:
- A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience for the role described above relate to the following Essential Work Related Requirements.
As there are multiple levels being advertised, please clearly state which level/s you are applying for in your cover letter. You may apply for multiple levels in the same application.
Project Officer Level 5
- Work Related Requirement 2 - Build effective relationships: Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Work Related Requirement 3 - Challenge for innovation: Demonstrated ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to problems.
- Work Related Requirement 4 - Think strategically: Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide strategic solutions to project management problems.
Senior Project Officer Level 6
- Work Related Requirement 2 - Build effective relationships: Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships.
- Work Related Requirement 3 - Challenge for innovation: Demonstrated ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex problems in order to meet organisational objectives.
- Work Related Requirement 4 - Think strategically: Well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide strategic solutions to project management problems.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
We’d love to hear from you!
To have a confidential discussion, please contact Valerie Shrubb, Senior Project Officer, on 0459 867 916 (during business hours).
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.
Special Requirements for this position:
- A current and valid Western Australian "C" class (car) drivers’ license or equivalent is required (if not currently held must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense).
- Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
- The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position.
This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. Including other regional locations and the Perth Metropolitan Area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 3 August 2022 at 4:00 PM WST
