Research Scientist

Research Scientist Salary: Specified Calling Level 1, $69,165 – $93,345 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2019 Location: Perth Metropolitan Area Pillar/directorate: Primary Industries Development Branch: Grains Tenure: Fixed Term – Full Time Position Number: 70190405 Closing Date: 2021-04-27 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: – – Research ScientistSpecified Calling Level 1 | Fixed-Term until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Exciting opportunity to join the DPIRD team to develop the agri-food industryDo you have experience in plant tissue culture and doubled haploid production? The Opportunity. This exciting opportunity will contribute to the economic development of the agri-food industry with a focus on biotechnology and plant tissue culture. You will be working with the DPIRD Cereal Doubled Haploid Program, a specialist plant tissue culture program that provides an important service to the grains industry by producing wheat and barley doubled haploid populations for plant breeding and research. The work conducted by the Research Scientist will contribute to the impact of the agri-food industry sector and deliver scientific excellence.For further key responsibilities, please see attached JDF. The Ideal Candidate. The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in plant tissue culture and cereal doubled haploid production using anther and/or microspore culture. They will also be experienced in ploidy analysis using flow cytometry, growing and maintaining plants in growth chambers and greenhouses and demonstrate a knowledge of genetics and plant breeding.For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF. Get ready to apply. It’s simple. Applying is simple and straightforward. We are committed to developing our people and this presents a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will shape the future of DPIRD working with executive and leadership teams.Click the Apply for Job button below and submit the following documentation: A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) refereesA cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Essential Work Related Requirements: Work related requirement 1 Role Specific – Knowledge of agri-food industry sustainable production systems and basic principles of scientific research. Work related requirement 2 – Build effective relationships: Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to people from a wide and varied range of backgrounds, both internal and external to the organisation. Work related requirement 3 – Challenge for innovation: Ability to contribute to the development of plans and projects and able to use initiative to deliver improvements to outputs/outcomes. Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The values and business needs of our Department may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information conta Our Commitment to Diversity. DPIRD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is 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. Application Information. For any specific enquiries please contact: Research Scientist, on (08) 9368 3737 (during business hours).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 of the contract and this is required as part of your application.Subject to appointment, successful applicants will be required to: provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy before commencing employment;A current and valid Western Australian “C” class (car) drivers’ license or equivalent is required (if not currently held must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense).obtain and provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment;Bachelor degree in Agricultural Science, Science or an approved equivalentcomplete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement. This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.Please note, any successful candidate, including current employees of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, will be offered employment subject to the award and agreement conditions that apply to the advertised role as outlined in the attached JDF/s. By accepting an offer of appointment, the successful applicant accepts the conditions and entitlements under the specified award and agreement.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. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.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) Closing Date:2021-04-27 4:00 PM