Technical Officer Department of Fisheries

Work Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Perth

The Department of Fisheries manages Western Australia’s fish, marine and freshwater resources and our vision is for the world class management of fisheries and aquatic ecosystems.  Our commitment is Fish for the Future, and by working with the community and key stakeholders, the Department’s resolve is to conserve, develop and share the fish and other living aquatic resources of WA, for the benefit of present and future generations.

There is currently one (1) Level 2 Technical Officer position available for filling.

OTHER CONDITIONS

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for three (3) years at 75 hours per fortnight.  Secondment applications are also encouraged however Permanent Public Sector employees should check with their Department/Supervisor for possible ‘release’ approval prior to submitting their application.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “identical” vacancies throughout Fisheries.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.  Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from the start date of the first applicant appointed.

Position Profile:

Are you looking for an interesting, challenging and rewarding role in a progressive and encouraging workplace?

The role of the Technical Officer is to provide support in aquaculture research programs primarily in the areas of octopus and marine fish aquaculture research, larvae rearing and aquaculture engineering.

This opportunity can be both challenging and rewarding to you while being located in beautiful Hillarys.
The Hillarys Fisheries branch is located in Hillarys Boat Harbour, a large marina development which contains the Sorrento Quay retail development, AQWA (formerly Underwater World) and numerous shops and eating spots, as well as a ferry terminal offering whalewatching cruises during key breeding months and ferry services to Rottnest Island operated by Hillarys Fast Ferries.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

·        9% employer contributed superannuation. (Via Govt Employee Superannuation Board) www.gesb.wa.gov.au

·        Access to salary packaging arrangements (Region/Position Specific)

·        Professional Development Opportunities.

·        Flexible working arrangements.

·        Flexible leave arrangements.

·        Other professional and location based allowances.

WORK RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive CV and address in no more than four (4) pages their suitability against the Essential Work Related Criteria located in the Job Description Form.

SELECTION CRITERIA:  Please see attached Job Description Form

FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

For further information about the position, please contact Sagiv Kolkovski on (08) 9203 0220 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application. 

If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 9258 0988 and quote the IRC number to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.

To apply for this vacancy please email your application to recruitment@oss.wa.gov.au using the following information and format in the subject header; Surname, Given Name - IRC number - Position Title. If you applying for more than one vacancy, please send a separate email for each application.

When you are ready to lodge your application, please check to ensure that you have completed the attached:

• Application Form
• Prepared your application as stated in the ‘Work Related Requirements’section
• Saved your documents in MS Word (.doc files only) or PDF format

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.

If you are unable to lodge your application via email please refer to the attached Applicant Information Pack for alternate methods of submitting your application.

The Shared Service Centre recommends that mailed applications are sent via registered post. No responsibility is taken for unregistered mail.

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