Biosecurity Research Officer – Pest Animals

We have an opportunity for a Biosecurity Research Officer – Pest Animals to be part of our Biosecurity Division within PIRSA

The Invasive Species Unit is focused primarily on the management of weeds and vertebrate pests declared under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 and on the management of aquatic pests under the Fisheries Management Act 2007. The Invasive Species Unit works closely with regional landscape boards, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), and equivalent interstate agencies to achieve coordinated, strategic responses to new incursions and management of existing priority pest species.

The Biosecurity Research Officer, Pest Animals is responsible for providing professional support to groups working on pest animal programs and initiatives, which ensure the ongoing effective management of invasive species under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019. This position provides technical advice, research, analysis and services associated with projects on vertebrate pest animal problems affecting primary industries and natural ecosystems.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including stimulate growth and value, sustain the resource, and manage risk and recovery.

The position delivers clear, well researched and expert analyses, technical advice, scientific papers, briefings and reports to support current NRM programs. The role is responsible for developing and implementing field and laboratory trials of new tools and strategies to control pest animals and undertakes effective data and records management services, ensuring accurate reporting. The incumbent undertakes strategic liaison across a broad range of stakeholders, including landscape board staff, state and local government, land managers, community groups and the public to provide a range of expert technical, policy and planning advice to contribute to the address of complex pest animal related queries and issues.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It’s no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us,