Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

We’re stoked to be sponsoring the Kimberley and Pilbara Cattlemen's Association Conference in Karratha for another year 🐄 Come have a chat about how we’re supporting a profitable, resilient, and sustainable northern beef industry while protecting WA’s livestock from increasing animal disease threats. Our Aboriginal Economic Development team will also be on hand to talk about employment pathways for Aboriginal people in the north-west pastoral industry 🤠

Did you catch Incident Controller Dave Griffiths' cameo on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Gardening Australia last week?

Winners are grinners 😄

We proudly employ emergency services volunteers, like Dave Griffiths (second from right). Dave has attended more than 30 incidents with South Coogee Bush Fire Brigade 👨🚒 With staff in every corner of regional WA, we understand the important role emergency services volunteers play in keeping our State safe. Our staff have peace of mind knowing their pay won’t be impacted when responding on the frontline. Cheers for the VERA, Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Feeling the love 💕

Cause to SHELL-abrate! 🦞 From 1 December, all licenced charter operators from Kalbarri to Augusta will be able to fish for more rock lobster and offer on board dining experiences! This will unlock new marine tourism opportunities and give more WA locals and visitors the opportunity to taste our state delicacy 🍽️😋

Love working with your hands and being out in the sunshine? 🔧☀️ Irrigation technician may be a career you’ve never heard of, but there’s plenty of work for them! You might be surprised by the careers (and wages!) on offer in WA primary industries

Turning 28,000 hectares of agricultural development into 50,000? We’re making it happen 💪   The Old River Irrigation Area Strategy is our 10-year vision for environmentally responsible and sustainable scale-up agricultural production in the East Kimberley.   Expanding the area will not only increase production but create jobs and economic prosperity for the region 🤩

We’re on the lookout for an Aboriginal Workforce and Inclusion Specialist 👀 👩🏾🦳 Who: Proactive and strategic leaders with a passion for building strong relationships with communities & improving economic and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal peoples 📍 Location: Perth or regional WA 💼 Term: Permanent, Full Time Job ad 👇

Wait… there’s different kinds of vets? 🐴 🐮 Large animal veterinarian may be a career you’ve never heard of, but there’s plenty of work for them! You might be surprised by the careers on offer in WA primary industries

CSIRO + DPIRD = high-quality internships for STEM students 🤝 We’re proud to be partnering with CSIRO to launch the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration here in WA! WA agrifood and beverage businesses will receive support from us to take on 20 tertiary students through paid internships 🧑🔬