WHS Program Officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 706639
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Join the Department’s People and Culture team as a WHS Program Officer, where your technical and operational skills will help drive efficient and effective support services across a range of workforce initiatives. This dynamic role offers the chance to provide high-level administrative and systems support, with a strong focus on data management, reporting, and the use of digital tools to enhance service delivery.

You’ll play a key role in supporting divisional teams and leadership by maintaining and improving database systems, streamlining operational processes, and ensuring accurate and timely information flow. Your contribution will help strengthen decision-making and operational outcomes across PIRSA, with a focus on continuous improvement and responsive service.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high level system reporting, analysis, technical and administrative support to the WHS team and PIRSA Divisions in a range of WHS system software programs, and tools which enable management and staff to meet WHS legislative obligations, manage WHS risks and continuously improve WHS performance. The WHS Program Officer supports the Department with WHS programs, and initiatives, with a customer service approach to achieve WHS outcomes.

The role requires engagement with divisional management, and key staff to effectively provide advice and assistance on the maintenance and compliance of WHS management systems and programs to ensure WHS risks are managed and Divisional WHS objectives and targets are achieved. The role contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PIRSA’s WHS management system and associated procedures, programs and tools to ensure an effective and uniform WHS management system is developed and maintained commensurate with PIRSA’s WHS risks.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is 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.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working 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

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong technical capabilities, particularly in database management, reporting tools, and digital systems. You enjoy working collaboratively and are confident in providing operational support that enables teams to meet their objectives efficiently.

Your ability to manage data, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to process improvements will be highly valued. Experience with WHS systems is beneficial but not essential—what matters most is your commitment to delivering high-quality support and your ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the department.

Benefits

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.

- 12 month opportunity with potential to become ongoing.

- Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.

- Out of hours work and inter/intra-state travel may be required.

- Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.

- The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Qualifications

- Essential: Nil

- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification(s), in Data Analytics, or related studies or Certificate IV Safety or equivalent or relevant demonstrated work experience.

Remuneration

ASO4 - $76,561 min - $80,256 max per annum, plus superannuation.

Enquiries

Melanie Teagle
Senior WHS Consultant, Workplace Safety and Wellbeing
Phone: 0428 101 198
Email: melanie.Teagle@sa.gov.au

Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Systems and Process Orientation and Attention to Detail 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.

Application Guidelines, Role Description and Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector can be found on the IWFSA job listing.

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.

Applications close: 10/11/2025 11:45 PM

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