Senior Research Officer (x2)

The Opportunity

We have two (24 month contract) opportunities within West Beach and Port Lincoln for a Senior Research Officer to be part of our South Australia Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Major Programs Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The role contributes scientific support to delivering high-quality scientific information and advice to facilitate the sustainable management of fishery resources in South Australian waters, through successful and timely delivery of research, publishing stock assessment reports and articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The role contributes to the research assessments and projects overseen by the Community-Based Fisheries Sub-Program. The primary focus of the group is on the population dynamics and fisheries biology of key species taken in shared access fisheries. Fishery dependent and biological data are integrated in stock assessments that determine the status of harvested populations. The primary outputs are stock assessment reports that provide the scientific basis for fisheries management. Scientific findings are published in peer-reviewed reports, and national and international journals. Research findings are also communicated directly to PIRSA fisheries managers, fishery licence holders and national and international scientists through relevant steering committees, meetings, and conferences.

The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities including (1) Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses (Stimulating Value Growth); (2) Securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources (Sustaining the Resource); (3) Growing regions by supporting key regional development drivers and growing opportunities available to our regional communities; (4) Building partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities; and (5) preparedness to contribute to PIRSA’s response and recovery obligations in emergency situations.

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,