SEED ANALYST

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Seed Analyst to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The seed testing laboratory is a critical service within Seed Services Australia, offering a wide range of tests and services that add value to seed for sale locally, interstate and internationally. The seed testing laboratory is a member of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and is accredited to their exacting technical standards. This accreditation is essential for Seed Services Australia to meet its client’s needs for official documentation for seed being traded internationally. Seed Services Australia is an essential part of the food-supply chain and food industry. The position of Seed Analyst is within the Seed Services unit.

The Seed Analyst assists senior technical staff to provide a range of seed testing services to its clients, enabling them to effectively market their products in both the domestic and international seed markets, including:

• Seed testing to assess aspects of physical seed quality
• Provision of official documentation and assistance to enable specific international market access
• Seed-related technical training

The primary purpose of the role is to deliver services including maintaining database and laboratory information. The role will involve processing laboratory samples and delivering informative and accurate results to clients, ensuring that testing adheres to specification and timelines, processing customer enquiries and ensuring that test samples are conducted in accordance with established laboratory methods for purity, germination planting / assessment and seed identification. The role will involve achieving and maintaining a high level of technical expertise, working as an effective and supportive team member, producing a high level of accuracy in a high-pressure workplace, commitment to quality aims and principles as well as accreditation standards, and ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of laboratory practice.

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.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Opportunity up to July 2027

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work may be required, with some overtime required including weekends from January to July and at other heavy workload periods.
• The position is based at the Plant Research Centre, Urrbrae, but may be required to move elsewhere in the Adelaide Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in the internal and external training programs
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations

Essential: Technical qualification of TGO-01 level and above

Desirable: Experience in operating to ISTA Accreditation standards and/or Australian Industry requirements, in relation to seed testing.

Remuneration

TGO1- $48,788 min - $70,032 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Marc Wilmshurst

Supervising Seed Analyst
Phone: 08 8303 9549
Email: [email protected]

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, Teamwork/Team Building and Tolerance for Routine 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.