Primary Industries and Regions SA Job reference: 339714 Location: 5350 - ROSEDALE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Manager, Turretfield to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within PIRSA. The role reports to Hazel Cochrane, General Manager Business Support. The Farm Manager is part of the Business Services branch within the SARDI Division. The Farm Manager is responsible for providing effective management of the Turretfield Research Centre farm by supervising all aspects of farm operations including staff supervision; agricultural and livestock production; maintenance of plant and equipment; and organising on-farm promotions in order to support the delivery of advanced research outcomes. About Us Primary Industries and Regions SA, as a key economic development agency of the South Australian Government, works across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and aquaculture and regional development. We involve and engage with others to ensure we make good decisions, have clear policies, plan and implement effective programs, drive relevant projects, promote efficient resource use and broker shared responsibility. In this way we enable the State’s primary industry sectors and regions to remain competitive, productive and sustainable. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) provides research and development services to the state government, commercial clients and research partners to help make South Australia’s primary industries and regions internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI’s programs are designed to increase the productivity, sustainability and adaptability of the state’s agriculture, food and wine, fisheries and aquaculture and bioscience enterprises, create opportunities for market growth, address barriers to growth and provide applied solutions. Benefits At PIRSA, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility. Our Commitment to Diversity PIRSA is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. PIRSA recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA. Special Conditions This is ongoing position. Possession of a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is required. Out of hours work will be required. Remuneration OPS4, $70,635 – $73,762 Enquiries Hazel Cochrane Phone: 8429 0259 Email: hazel.cochrane2@sa.gov.au Website: Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Planning and Organising Work and Business and Commercial Acumen capabilities of the role description and a current CV (no more than 5 pages). Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form. Applications close: 06/03/2019 11:45 PM Attachments: - - - Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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