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Principal Scientist (Aquaculture)
Animal Science; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; Agriculture; Woorim, Bribie Island
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As our Principal Scientist (Aquaculture) you will lead and manage a portfolio of research, development and extension projects that enhance the environmental sustainability, productivity and growth of Queensland's aquaculture industry. DPI plays a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food sustainability and security for Queenslanders and the world. Today, that’s more critical than ever. Just imagine what you could achieve with us
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Moreton Bay - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/642650/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Andrew Norris |
| Contact details | Phone: 0429 624 985 Access the National Relay Service |
The opportunity
As Principal Scientist (Aquaculture), you will
• In consultation with the Science Leader and key stakeholders, lead and manage a portfolio of research, development and extension projects that enhance the environmental sustainability, productivity, profitability and growth of Queensland's aquaculture industry.
• Provide science leadership, advice and reporting for Queensland's aquaculture sector.
• Identify new aquaculture industry development opportunities for Queensland and develop research projects to deliver on these opportunities.
• Secure funding to support research for new and ongoing projects.
• Undertake high-quality research or extension activities around priority issues and opportunities facing the Queensland aquaculture industry.
• Work with the Science Leader to deliver a strategic approach to aquaculture research within DPI and more broadly across stakeholders.
• Engage widely to establish and maintain effective relationships with aquaculture stakeholders.
• Professionally lead and manage a team of scientific officers, nurturing a positive team culture by fostering an environment that values individual contribution, effective team performance and continuous improvement linked to organisation goals and corporate governance.
• Share information, support and speak on behalf of others when necessary and deal with conflict to manage difficult individuals, issues and situations in an immediate, direct, objective and positive way.
You will directly supervise four senior scientists and assist them with management of their teams and the pool of casual technicians.
What we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Mandatory qualifications
• For appointment to the Professional Officer stream, you must possess an Australian bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Animal, Agricultural or Environmental Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.
Why join us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/642650/25
Closing Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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