Development Officer
Specified Calling Level 3 I Permanent - Full Time
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.
There is currently one (1) permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.
We are looking to for an experienced beef development officer to join our growing Northern Beef Development branch. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for the Northern Beef industry. In this role, you will regularly engage with stakeholders, agri industry groups, pastoralists, other agricultural research and development organisations and agribusinesses to support and drive a sustainable Northern Cattle industry in our amazing state of Western Australia (WA). You will also have people management responsibility for some staff.
WA’s North features the most extraordinary sceneries from rugged mountain ranges to the pristine coastal waters of Ningaloo Reef and fabulous fishing locations. Visit the Karijini National Park and Millstream -Chichester National Park as they offer incredible natural formations that need to be seen to believed one being Python Pool.
This role, whilst will be based in the North of WA, is flexible, with allowances and entitlements that DPIRD offers to anyone working in a Northern regional location. These may include access to GROH housing, district allowance, air conditioning subsidy, remote area travel allowance, and additional one-week annual leave (pro-rata) are just a few examples.
Key attributes:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Show enthusiasm when working in team environments, and who act with empathy and sensitivity.
- Have the ability to work autonomously and are self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritise competing high priorities.
- Love to collaborate across a range of stakeholders and can build and maintain authentic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strive for respectful resolution when faced with challenges during a fast-paced changing environment.
For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are 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.
How to Apply
Our values are an integral part of how we conduct our business, and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that they are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values and key attributes should be incorporated into your application
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
- A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements 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 relate to the following Work Related Requirements on the JDF:
Work Related Requirement 1 - Role Specific: Well-developed knowledge of an agri-food sector sustainable production systems, and proven practices of extension and industry development.
Work Related Requirement 2 - Build effective relationships: Highly-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to confidently liaise, collaborate with and communicate pertinent industry information to; departmental staff and industry participants and practitioners.
Work Related Requirement 6 - Lead and empower others: Ability to lead teams and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment contributing to the achievement of departmental level outcomes.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Trevor Price, Project Manager, on 0437 826 003 (during business hours).
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.
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 appointment at applicant’s expense.
This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert and 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 the 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. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
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: Monday 12 June 2023 at 4:00 PM WST
