Director Intelligence, Extension and Support

About the opportunity

This new role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a development, extension, intelligence and policy focused branch, including some sections within the branch having a pillar and DPIRD wide function. Being outcome driven, the Director of this branch will work closely with the Director of Livestock Research to ensure strategic animal research and development and extension activities are delivered across WA. This branch also leads the Northern Beef team, working closely with industry to achieve state and industry priorities.

With a focus on primary industries, the Director will also work closely with Directors across PID and DPIRD to use regional intelligence to inform strategic policy decisions and responses to support WA’s primary industries.

Through a strong focus on governance and compliance, the Director will also lead DPIRD’s Animal Ethics Office, enabling the department to meet its legislative obligations when conducting anim...