Primary Industries and Regions SA is seeking to employ a Senior Research Argonomist Crop Ecophysiology in SARDI – Sustainable Systems.

• Leads SA’s Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment Strategic Priority
• SARDI delivers robust scientific solutions for primary industries
• Offering a modern, flexible and innovative working environment

Vacancy No: 2016-16023
URRBRAE
Full Time up to 5 years
$77,752 - $86,620, PO2

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI’s programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state’s agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions.

The Senior Research Agronomist (Crop Ecophysiology) is a new position within the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). The position is part of a network of research agronomists supported by a SARDI/Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) bilateral program. The Senior Research Agronomist (Crop Ecophysiology) will work closely with the whole of the SARDI/GRDC bilateral research agronomy team and the Principal Scientist, Crop Ecophysiology to undertake original scientific research, development and extension that benefits the southern grains industry sector.

Salary: $77,752 - $86,620.

Essential Qualifications: The applicant must have a Ph D in Agriculture or equivalent.

Special Conditions: This is a contract / term vacancy up to 60 months. Interstate and intrastate travel and some out of hours work, weekend and public holidays travel will be required. A current Class C drivers licence is essential. Use of common agriculture chemicals is required and a Chemcert chemical handler’s certificate or a willingness to obtain one is essential. Involves field work and exposure to dust and pollen.

Enquiries and Applications to:

Enquires

Victor Sadras, Ph. 8303 9661, Email: victor.sadras@sa.gov.au

Applications

Ms Pauline Bowden, GPO Box 397, ADELAIDE, 5001, 8303 9420 Email: pauline.bowden@sa.gov.au

If interested, please forward a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Advanced Communication Skills and Builds and Maintains Relationships capabilities of the role and a current CV. Applicants are to include the contact information of three current referees and a completed Pre Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector form.

For information on how to apply and a copy of the Role Description visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/careers

Applications Close: 9/12/2016