Carbon Farming and Bioenergy Campaign

Job Description

Salary: Level 6 & 7, $115,824 - $143,736 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Location: Perth Metropolitan Area, regional locations will be considered Closing Date: 2025-02-24 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Industry and Economic Development Branch: Regional Business Development Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment. About the opportunity There are currently two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filling. DPIRD’s Carbon Farming and Bioenergy Team is seeking hard working, motivated people to join our dynamic team. We work across government and with industry to promote carbon farming and bioenergy opportunities in Western Australia. These support regional business development and the agriculture industry benefit from a low carbon future. The team delivers the Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program, a key initiative of the State Climate Policy, the Carbon for Farmers Vouchers Program, and education and outreach activities. This involves grant and contract management and working with farmers, Aboriginal Corporations and other landowners to develop carbon projects. As lead agency for bioenergy, the team also supports the emerging biofuels industry, working across the biomass-to-bioenergy value chain to attract investment. Advanced biofuels can play an important role in the energy transition, providing drop-in alternatives to diesel and jet fuel for a greener, more sustainable energy future and cleaner industries. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for networking, and want to make a difference to our regional communities, then there may be a role for you in our team. Further Information about the positions is below: Level 7 Manager Low Carbon Futures (Permanent) As the Manager Low Carbon Futures, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of high-profile strategic carbon farming and bioenergy initiatives. We are looking for an authentic, highly motivated person to manage the Carbon Farming and Bioenergy team and facilitate the efficient delivery of new and existing programs that create regional business opportunities. This is an influential role requiring effective working relationships across the department, with other agencies and a wide range of industry stakeholders. You will bring experience managing complex programs and leading a team working on a diverse range of activities, including funding programs and stakeholder engagement, which enable regional businesses and agriculture to capitalize on new opportunities as part of a prosperous low carbon future. Level 6 Senior Business Development Officer (Permanent) As a Senior Business Development Officer, you will play an important role in the bioenergy team. You will have the ability to engage with a client group across the State and collect business intelligence through proactive and planned engagement. You will contribute to both carbon farming and bioenergy industry development and investment attraction initiatives to facilitate investment growth opportunities. You will help facilitate stakeholder engagement and work collaboratively and independently to deliver projects that make a difference. We are looking for a self-motivated person with a demonstrated ability to learn new, complex concepts quickly. The ability to analyze complex information to inform decisions will be an advantage. How to Apply Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application: A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirement/s that align to the position/s you’re applying for: Level 7 Manager Low Carbon Futures role Role Specific: 1, 2 Level 6 Senior Business Development Officer Role Specific: 1 As there are multiple levels being advertised, please clearly state which level/s you are applying for in your cover letter. You may apply for multiple levels in the same application. Need further information? For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kerrie House, Program Manager (Carbon Farming and Bioenergy) , on 0414 337 962 during office hours. Employment Conditions and Additional Information DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies. Am I eligible to apply? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application. You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment . If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense. This campaign will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalization of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert. Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position. 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