Advert ID: 20024734
Title:
Research Officer - Scientist
Advertiser:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Location:
Canberra, ACT
Salary etc:
$91,944 - $104,393 p.a. + 15.4% super (APS 6). Full-time or part-time.
Ref:
Job Ref - 2025/69
Who we are
The Biosecurity Research and Analysis Branch in ABARES works independently and with the broader research and stakeholder community. Their goal is to provide solutions that contribute to the department's strategic objective of strengthening our national biosecurity system to provide a risk-based approach and an appropriate level of protection for Australia's people, our environment, and economy. The Biosecurity Research and Analysis Branch has several vacancies at the APS6 level (Research Officer - Scientist) in the Social Sciences Program, the Invasive Species Program and the Biosecurity Risk Modelling Program
The Social Sciences Program undertakes applied social science research and analysis across biosecurity, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and natural resource management. All of these activities involve complex interactions between people, natural and industrial systems, often leading to unexpected outcomes. By enhancing our understanding of these relationships, we inform policy options that drive positive change. This is essential for achieving the strategic objectives of the DAFF portfolio and enhancing the wellbeing of Australian society. Our work focuses on understanding individuals, groups, social systems, institutions and behaviours that are required to support decision-making across the department's strategic policy, program and operational functions.
The Invasive Species Program undertakes research and analysis that contributes to Australia's preparedness for the incursion of exotic species and the management of nationally significant established pests, weeds and diseases. The program develops and applies tools, methodologies and risk assessments to underpin the national approach to pre and post border biosecurity.
The Biosecurity Risk Modelling Program informs biosecurity decision-making by developing approaches and producing integrated socio-economic and biophysical analysis to quantify the impacts of pests and diseases, and by developing and applying mathematical and statistical risk management tools, approaches and methods.
The Jobs
The duties of the role will depend on the program you are working in but will include:
Please note that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill three vacancies in the branch. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the division where the duties are of a similar nature.
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Flexible working arrangements
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To seek further information please speak with the contact officer prior to submitting your application.
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Mandatory qualifications
Date published:
04-Feb-2025
Closing date:
11pm, 25-Feb-2025