Plant Biosecurity Officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 693432
Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Overview

The Plant Biosecurity Officer contributes to the achievement of Plant Biosecurity Operations objectives through planning, delivering, reviewing, and reporting on plant health programs and outcomes, including the management of surveillance, and associated regulatory activities and obligations. The role interprets and evaluates research findings and uses professional judgment to make decisions along with the management of various complex and politically sensitive projects and activities associated with plant health and plant pest management functions. The role contributes to PIRSA’s strategic priorities, including overall responsibility for biosecurity, plant pest policy, planning, surveillance, preparedness, incursion response and ongoing management.

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 industries such as food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture.

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

Responsibilities

- Plan, deliver, review, and report on plant health programs and outcomes, including surveillance and regulatory activities and obligations.
- Interpret and evaluate research findings and use professional judgment to make decisions on complex projects and activities related to plant health and pest management.
- Contribute to PIRSA’s strategic priorities including biosecurity, plant pest policy, planning, surveillance, preparedness, incursion response, and ongoing management.

Requirements and Qualifications

- 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 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.
- Essential: A degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Entomology, Agriculture or similar; Technical expertise in ecological processes, environmental principles, surveillance, entomology, or equivalent.

Remuneration

PO2 - $88,255 min - $97,667 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Ben Page
Team Leader Surveillance, Preparedness and Eradication
Phone: 0400 998 294
Email: ben.page@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, Strategic Focus and Communication 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: 23/09/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments

- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - PO2 Plant Biosecurity 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.

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