Description:
Department of Primary Industries and RegionsJob reference: 667023
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Opportunity
Are you ready to make a positive impact for South Australia's primary industries and regional communities? Join our Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Division at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) as a Principal Policy Officer.
Why This Role?
As Principal Policy Officer, you will:
• Lead with Vision: Provide high level leadership and ensure the successful delivery of complex and strategic policy initiatives and reforms.
• Drive Change: Offer exceptional policy support to the Minister, Chief Executive and Executive Director, influencing key decisions.
• Shape the Future: Monitor and identify policy implications of emerging issues, and actively contribute to policy development across various agencies.
• Build Strong Networks: Establish and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving collaboration and innovation.
About Us
South Australia is globally renowned for its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state, and the economic powerhouse driving prosperity for all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is a key economic development agency, working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people, dedicated to developing and protecting our state’s regions and diverse primary industries, including food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture.
Why Join Us?
At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Special Conditions
• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Opportunity for up to 12 months.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• The incumbent will be required to contribute to whole-of-agency working groups developing PIRSA policy responses to significant and emerging issues, as required.
Remuneration
ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plus superannuation
Enquiries
Alice Fistr
General Manager, Strategy and Policy
Phone: 0418729734
Email: alice.fistr@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Strategic Focus, and Leading and Motivating Others capabilities of the attached role description.
Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
Applications close: 05/05/2025 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#2.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Description - ASO7 Principal Policy Officer#2.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.