Science Manager Pool
- Do you care about giving science real world impact through policies, advice and stakeholder communications?
- Come lead established experts in a refreshed era of influence in sustainable land use. Transferrable skills? Read on, diverse backgrounds welcome.
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. To learn more about our department, our team and the work we do, please visit our website.
The multidisciplinary Agriculture Resource Management and Assessment branch delivers science and advice for sustainable agricultural production in WA. Our services include: Soil Science, Rangelands Science, Water Science, Data Modelling and Analysis, Strategy and Land Use, and Policy.
Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 and Specified Calling Level 4, $146,998 - $157,135 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
About the opportunities
There are two (2) leadership roles for immediate filling from this pool process – in the below areas:
Strategy and Land Use
Providing land use planning advice, policies, decision tools and interagency engagement; and expert services in program evaluation and improvement, agricultural extension to engage farmers, website, publications.
Rangelands Science
Supporting science-based regulation of sustainable grazing with pastoral lease inspections, rangelands condition assessments, advice and status reporting, policies and standards, vegetation survey, mapping and monitoring, pastoralist engagement.
Both roles manage multidisciplinary teams, utilising leadership skills and specialist science experience/qualifications to deliver outcomes for the respective programs.
The attached Position Summary Document provides further information about the roles.
About you
We want candidates with transferrable skills in team leadership, project or program delivery and stakeholder engagement from a range of backgrounds, including:
- Natural resource management or environmental management (e.g. resource management planning, regulation, consulting);
- Applied science projects, programs, monitoring or research;
- Land use planning (e.g. urban, regional, strategic planning; any sector);
- Strategy or policy development, or inter-agency/inter-organisational liaison;
- Strategic communications, stakeholder engagement or government relations.
Our roles have the opportunity to work up to 2 days per week work from home.
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
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 with examples how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work-Related Requirements in the attached Position Summary Document.
- Role Specific: 1
- Core Capabilities: 2, 3 and 4
- A copy of your qualification(s) if applicable.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information.
Your application will be considered for suitability against both roles advertised, however if you have an interest in a particular role, please indicate this in your cover letter.
The positions are Perth based however other WA locations may be considered.
Need further information?
For more information or to schedule a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Anya Lam, Director Agriculture Resource Management and Assessment, at Anya.Lam@dpird.wa.gov.au.
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.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
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 pool will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalisation of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert. Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position.
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)
