Post-doctoral Fellow - Dual Purpose Crops - [Archived Advertisement]

• Located in Wagga Wagga, NSW
• This is a temporary full time role up to 30 June 2018
• Professional Officer Grade 1-4, $124,378 pa package includes salary ($58,687- $112,713 range pa), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the Role

The role’s purpose is to conduct research into dual purpose cereal crops that supports sustainable and profitable agriculture and the achievement of Agriculture NSW's corporate objectives. To be the successful candidate within this role you will possess or have the ability to demonstrate the key accountabilities of the role including:

• Identify priority and emerging research issues for dual purpose cereal crops to ensure a targeted R&D program relevant to the needs of the agricultural sector
• Partner with  NSW DPI Research and Development Agronomists, NSW DPI researchers, agribusiness and farming systems groups to integrate dual purpose crops into cropping enterprises
• Develop, refine and distribute products for delivery to industry
• Report on, and wherever possible quantify, the impact of research activities on industry profitability and sustainability

For more information about the role, click here  (this will be linked in the live advert)

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Advanced Degree (PhD) in Agricultural Science or equivalent
• Current Driver’s licence and ability to travel 

Applying for the Role

Applicants must address their suitability by addressing the following targeted questions in a cover letter [maximum two pages] as well as supplying an updated copy of their resume with relevant skills and experience and how these relate to the capabilities and key accountabilities of the role outlined in the role description. 

1. Outline your knowledge of dual purpose cereal crops; and their role in mixed farming systems.
2. Please provide an example(s) of your work on research project(s) involving field crops including coordinating project tasks, reporting, analysis and meeting deadlines that led to the development of an outcome.

 About the Department

The NSW Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development supports the growth and advancement of globally competitive and sustainable NSW industries to attract investment, increase trade and create new jobs.

The Department achieves results by engaging and collaborating with business, industry and the community; providing advice, support, technical knowledge, science and research capabilities to help drive sustainable economic growth and productivity.  

The Department works to secure and regulate energy and mineral resources for NSW, support profitable food and fibre industries, and promote and demonstrate best practice natural resource management. Through provision of government funded vocational education and training, including purchasing training through TAFE NSW Institutes and other registered training providers, we improve skills and increase higher job participation levels in New South Wales.

For more information about the NSW Department of Industry, click here

The NSW Department of Primary Industries is an agency within the NSW Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development, delivering integrated, innovative programs and projects that grow and sustain not only our primary industries sector but also communities and economies across the state.

For more information about the Department of Primary Industries, click here  

Additional Information

Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013; therefore you may be contacted to participate. For more information regarding capability based assessment techniques, please read the article: Capability-Based Assessments for Merit-Based Employment

 Applications must be lodged electronically on www.jobs.nsw.gov.au Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. A talent pool will be created from this recruitment action for ongoing or temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

Enquiries: Peter Matthews on (02) 6391 3198 or 0427 007 395

Closing Date: Thursday 20 August 2015