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 is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
The Department is seeking a capable Project Manager to lead, create, develop, and implement a range of initiatives to support and grow the Buy West Eat Best program. The Buy West Eat Best program is an initiative developed by the State Government to assist local WA food and beverage businesses to promote their products to consumers. As the Project Manager, you will assist these businesses to help capture increased market share and increase their returns in the domestic and international markets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a diverse range of activities, including the development and execution of consumer campaigns, managing co-investment initiatives with members, and fostering strategic partnerships across the supply chain. This role will involve working closely with food industry leaders, government agencies, and organizational providers connected to the food sector in WA. The candidate will play a key role in driving collaborative efforts and co-creation opportunities aimed at advancing the growth and innovation within the food industry, which includes the Buy West Eat Best program.
We are looking for individuals with:
* The ability to create, develop, execute, and manage consumer campaigns to promote the food industry in WA and the buy local message, as well as membership attraction and retention strategies.
* Expertise in facilitating communication and engagement between stakeholders, consumers, and members across the supply chain to ensure project initiatives are met.
* Strong commercial and retail experience in the food and beverage industry.
* Excellent project management skills to enable the successful oversight, coordination, and delivery of the Buy West Eat Best program and other marketing initiatives.
How to Apply
All applications must be made through the Jobs WA website.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Deborah Pett, Program Manager, on 0417 931 138 during office hours.
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 the applicant’s expense.
This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
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