Marine Biotoxin Chemist

Job Details

Join us as a Marine Biotoxin Chemist within the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI).

In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing, coordinating and delivering the operations of the Marine Biotoxin Laboratory — the engine room behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom (HAB) and biotoxin monitoring and R&D program.

You’ll provide high quality scientific advice, accurate reporting and expert interpretation to guide decisions on shellfish harvesting and aquaculture zones. You will ensure programs meet national accreditation requirements and uphold the highest standards of water quality and food safety. You will also be an integral part of the marine biotoxin research undertaken by the laboratory to underpin key policy and regulatory decision-making.

Supporting the Office for Algal Bloom Research, you’ll contribute to long term, integrated science that strengthens South Australia’s ability to anticipate, understand and respond to HAB events. Your work will help build resilience across our marine ecosystems and support PIRSA’s priorities of sustainable resource management and risk informed decision making.

Requirements

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 work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Opportunity up to February 2028.
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
   

Requirements
 

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• The incumbent will be required to contribute to whole-of-agency working groups developing PIRSA policy responses to significant and emerging issues as required.

Contact Information

Applications close: 10/03/2026 11:45 PM

Enquiries

Associate Professor Sasi Nayar
Program Leader, Aquaculture
Phone: 0428 542 101
Email: sasi.nayar@sa.gov.au

Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Documents

• Your CV/Resume
• A letter of application outlining your skills and experience in relation to the following capabilities in the role description: Professional and Technical Knowledge, Planning and Organising and Achievement Orientation
• A completed Pre Employment Declaration (SA Public Sector)
• Contact details for at least two referees, including your current or most recent manager

All applications must be submitted online. Please refer to the attached applicant instructions for further guidance.

Applications close: 10/03/2026 11:45 PM