Position Description:  ShellMAP Project Manager
Position Title:   ShellMAP Project Manager
Job Type:  Fixed Term two year contract (full time)
Location:  Hobart (the TSIC office) with some interstate travel required 
Salary Range:  $75,000 – 85,000 pa (excluding superannuation) 
Reports to:  Chief Executive, Oysters Tasmania 

Oysters Tasmania
Oysters Tasmania is the peak body for shellfish growers (and the hatcheries that support them) in this beautiful state.  It was established in 2009 when two former associations joined with a new emphasis on an integrated industry approach.  Oysters Tasmania will continue to support members as they supply various customers with safe and delicious produce.  
It is an independent, not for profit organisation that is financed by its member businesses through industry levies. These have been supplemented during recent challenging times with support from the Tasmanian and Australian Governments.  Oysters Tasmania represents around 70 state-wide members raising or farming shellfish and is governed by the Oysters Tasmania Board.  We are a small but dynamic team who are co-located in the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council (TSIC) in Hobart. 
Position Objective
The Project Manager will drive operational and policy change required under a new collaborative model for delivering shellfish quality assurance in Tasmania, including devolution of core roles and responsibilities from the Tasmanian Government to industry.  At the completion of the project, the Tasmanian shellfish industry will have a cost-effective program, with industry roles developed and implemented to contribute to a successful Tasmanian Shellfish Market Access Program in Tasmania.  This position has been made possible through financial support from the Tasmanian Government. 
Roles and Responsibilities
This role has been developed to support the industry development function of the quality assurance program as identified in the ShellMAP Strategic Plan. In addition to working directly on ShellMAP a supporting role for other OT projects will enable other staff and external consultants to contribute to developing the industry development function. 
Specific duties will include: 

• Development, implementation and management of externally and internally funded projects, ensuring milestones and reporting are submitted by due dates. 
• Provide technical review and input to new and existing regulations and policies. 
• Produce technical reports and policy documents including communication strategies, training programs, options papers and management plans
• Communicate with and advocate for Tasmanian shellfish industry members
• Represent Oysters Tasmania at industry stakeholder functions. 
• Provide support to Oysters Tasmania as required

Position Relationships
The Project Manager is to develop relationships, build networks and promote the broad interests of the shellfish industry in Tasmania through involvement with individuals and organisations directly involved in the industry and at all levels of government.
The Project Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive of Oysters Tasmania and will be required to communicate effectively with:

• The Chair, Board and members of OT
• Other OT and TSIC staff
• The ShellMAP team and management within Biosecurity Tasmania
• Other relevant government departments and agencies
• Research organisations such as IMAS and SARDI
• External organisations that conduct business with OT

It is incumbent upon the Project Manager to remain abreast of relevant developments within the scope of their operations which could reasonably be expected to impact on Oysters Tasmania or the ShellMAP program more broadly.  
Selection Criteria
Essential:

1. Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field or equivalent competency.
2. Proven experience in contemporary project management including an ability to manage all aspects of a technical multi-stakeholder project.
3. Experience in or understanding of policy development in a government / industry environment 
4. Excellent communication skills including an ability to understand and represent industry members, proven reporting writing skills and presenting complex technical information.   
5. Demonstrated ability to provide policy and executive support to the CE and OT Board. 
6. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and to meet deadlines and outcomes both independently and within a team.
7. Strong networking and liaison skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders including industry, government, research agencies and community.
8. A current drivers licence.

Desirable:

1. Knowledge of the Tasmanian shellfish industry and its quality assurance program.  

Applications need to be emailed to management@oysterstasmania.org by 9am Monday 20 May 2019.  
Questions?  Ring Sue Grau, Chief Executive of Oysters Tasmania on 0458 601057.