Careers

Working at PIRSA

We are a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

Our passionate team of around 800 people work across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now.

Workplace benefits

Current Vacancies

Position Salary Level Location Division Closing Date
Research Officer - Agronomy$67,466 to $82,359PO1 Minnipa 5654 SARDI Thursday 21 March 2024
Research Officer - Agronomy$67,466 to $82,359PO1 Minnipa 5654 SARDI Thursday 21 March 2024
Environmental Assessment Officer$86,950 to $96,223PO2 West Beach 5024 Fisheries and Aquaculture Sunday 31 March 2024
Communications Team Lead$106,512 to $115,137ASO7 Adelaide 5000 Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Wednesday 3 April 2024
Principal Advisor to the Chief Executive$125,970 to $125,970MAS3 Adelaide 5000 Office of the Chief Executive Thursday 4 April 2024
Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector$75,430 to $79,070OPS4 Glenside 5065 Biosecurity Sunday 7 April 2024
Senior Research Officer - Crustacean Fisheries$86,950 to $96,223PO2 Various, West Beast 5024, Port Lincoln 5606 SARDI Tuesday 9 April 2024
Content Editor$84,522 to $94,003ASO5 Adelaide 5000 Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Wednesday 10 April 2024
Team Leader Surveillance, Preparedness and Eradication$97,022 to $102,626ASO6 Glenside 5065 Biosecurity Wednesday 10 April 2024
Senior Food Standards Officer/Food Safety Officer$82,915 to $94,003TGO3, TGO4 Glenside 5065 Biosecurity Sunday 14 April 2024
Animal Health Officer$67,466 to $96,223PO1, PO2 Glenside 5065, Murray Bridge 5253 Biosecurity Thursday 18 April 2024
Animal Health Officer$67,466 to $96,223PO1, PO2 Struan 5271, Mt Gambier 5290 Biosecurity Thursday 18 April 2024

Joining PIRSA

Here are some tips for writing your application to join the Department of Primary industries and Regions (PIRSA).

Check the job vacancy advertisement for guidelines specific to the role you are applying for.

How to apply

Further opportunities to work with PIRSA

Scholarships and grants

Through PIRSA's South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), we offer a range of bursaries and grants and supervision for postgraduate students.

Undergraduate students, keep your eye out for the next round of Aquatic Sciences summer scholarships, usually opening from September each year.

Find out what's on offer through SARDI

Page last reviewed: 20 Mar 2024

 


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