Research Officer

About the role

The Research Officer (Soil) will conduct research on soil related issues and communicates with stakeholders to foster improvements in the productivity and sustainability of agriculture in New South Wales, focussing on north- and mid-coast soil issues.

This role will be responsible for identifying new research and development opportunities and successfully obtaining substantial co-investment in a dynamic research and funding environment.

You will need demonstrated experience in conducting innovative soil research projects, and communication with a broad range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities for the Research Officer role will include, but not be limited to:

Develop, lead and implement research projects to deliver outcomes in accordance with contractual arrangements

Support research, including establishment and management of experiments, data collection and collation, analyses and reporting

Maintain excellent relationships with staff within NSW DPI, national/international collaborators, funding bodies, contractors and landholders

Lead and mentor staff to deliver research outcomes and support team culture

Actively promote the acceptance and adoption of project findings within NSW DPI and with external collaborators as a means of contributing to the Department’s corporate goals

Regularly develop and publish scientific journals from research activities

Assist in the development and adoption of research results to the wider stakeholder community

Provide advice on soils and their management to internal and external stakeholders

This role reports to Leader Soil North.

About you

You have a strong interest in primary industries and a desire to develop solutions that address soil & water and understanding of scientific research methodologies with excellent teamwork skills and the ability to plan, manage time and adjust to changing circumstances.

Essential Requirements

Degree qualifications in relevant agriculture or a science-based discipline

Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel, including to remote locations

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Applications closing date: Sunday 9 April 2022, 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

Why work for Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW)?  

Exciting career pathways and opportunities  

We offer vibrant and exciting career paths for people from a wide range of backgrounds and skills. Once you join the NSW Government, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing training, and opportunities to move easily from role to role, and agency to agency across the entire NSW Government. 

Wellbeing

Providing a safe, supportive, ethical, diverse and inclusive workplace for our people is one of our priorities. We run a variety of programs and provide a range of supporting resources to ensure the wellbeing of all our people. 

Our people

Join DRNSW and you’ll be joining a team of more than 4,000 passionate people spread across a diverse range of disciplines and functions including – public works, land services, fisheries, agriculture and biosecurity. If you’re motivated and passionate about making a difference to the people of Regional NSW we invite you to become part of our story.

Inclusion and Flexible Working

We strive to reflect the community we serve and encourage our people to explore new ways of working across Regional NSW. We are open to arrangements that help individuals balance their work and life commitments. We embrace difference and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.