Manager, HR Operations

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 695324
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Manager, HR Operations to join our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Manager, HR Operations is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of a high-quality, contemporary human resources service delivery function across PIRSA, that contributes effectively to the achievement of strategic priorities and ensures compliance with public sector legislation.

This includes in the areas of organisational design and workforce planning, classification and remuneration, recruitment, contract management, organisational change, HR policy development and review, performance management, and employee relations.

As a strategic partner to leaders and managers across the Agency, the Manager, HR Operations will ensure the provision of timely, accurate expert advice through a proactive HR business partnering model and fit-for-purpose people solutions.

This critical role will lead the development, implementation and review of HR policies, procedures, guidelines and systems that align with public sector legislation, meet operational requirements and contribute to PIRSA’s goal to be an employer of choice.

**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.

**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**

**Special Conditions**
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Opportunity up to July 2026.
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive is required
- Out of hours work and intrastate travel will be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
- 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.

**Remuneration**

ASO8 - $121,107 min - $125,679 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Lee Sorensen
Director, People and Culture
Phone: 0434 362 966

**Application Instructions**

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, Influencing and People Management 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**: 12/09/2025 11:45 PM

**Attachments**:

- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO8 Manager, HR Operations#3.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.