Senior Contract Support Officer

Description:

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Contract Support Officer to be part of The South Australian Research and Development Institute within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high level administrative support to the Contract Managers in the Research Support branch in SARDI. As part of the Contracts Unit, the role supports the development and administration of research projects, working in collaboration with its counterparts in primary industry focused research and development corporations, cooperative research centres, universities, other research institutions, funding organisations and government departments.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including:

• Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses.
• Securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources.
• Growing regions by supporting key regional development drivers and growing opportunities available to our regional communities.
• Build partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisation and regional communities.
• Organisational performance as a modern, flexible, and responsive organization that values and develops its people.

The role contributes to delivering support to ensure SARDI’s strategic directions are understood, and commitment is given to the principles and development of strategic directions and improving SARDI.

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, apply now!

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• Desirable: Qualifications or experience in Contract Administration and experience with Minuet Contract Database

Remuneration
ASO4 - $76,561 min - $80,256 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Phil Davies
Science Partnership Business Manager
Phone: 08 8429 0367
Email: phil.davies@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Planning and Organising and Customer Orientation capabilities of the attached role description.

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.

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.