Project Officer (Pome)
Level 3 | Full Time, Fixed Term opportunity for 5 years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
About the opportunity
There is currently one (1) five (5) year fixed term position for immediate filling.
The Agricultural Produce Commission (APC) are seeking a Project Officer (Pome) which will be working for Western Australia pome growers providing high-level technical support under the guidance of the project manager. This is a diverse role which will conduct field-based trials but also facilitate industry development. This role is based in the Manjimup office of Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with field work to be undertaken in the pome growing regions of Manjimup, Pemberton, Donnybrook and Perth Hills.
You will be part of multi-disciplinary team of APC industry development officers and DPIRD research and development officers delivering project outcomes for a national 5 year project.
We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills and the ability to build on working relationships and applying your independent judgement under the guidance of senior staff.
If you are an early career industry development officer or a recent graduate we strongly encourage you to apply.
For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Why APC?
At APC 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
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 Critreria:
- Essential Criteria: Sound knowledge of agri-food industry sustainable production systems and Proven practices in extension and industry development
- Core Capabilities: Build effective relationships with well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written including the ability to consult, advise and convey information to stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Criteria will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Susie Murphy White, Project Manager (Pome), on 0429 413 420 during office 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. 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: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 4:00 PM WST
