National Feral Deer Coordinator

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 673546
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a National Feral Deer Coordinator to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to increase the participation of agencies, organisations, landholders and communities in the coordinated control of feral deer through a broad national approach. The role also leads the implementation of the The Plan - National Feral Deer Action Plan 2023-28, by influencing and motivating relevant stakeholder groups, and driving initiatives that others will adopt and implement further. Through this work the Coordinator will work with relevant stakeholders to promote best practice community-based or agency-led control of feral deer, use diverse communication approaches to raising awareness of feral deer issues, and support program leads to overcome barriers to achieving effective feral deer control. The role is based at the University of Adelaide Waite campus but will require extensive travel, across Australia.

The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities including:

- Stimulate value growth
- Reset the operating environment
- Sustain the resource

The role contributes to delivering coordinated, strategic management of feral deer. The role sits within the Invasive Species Unit, which provides policy and technical advice and support to regulatory activities, collaborates in research on pest control techniques, fosters surveillance and early intervention systems and supports pest awareness and education activities.

**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 30 June 2026

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel will be required
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- 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.
- Desirable Qualifications: An appropriate Degree in Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent

**Remuneration**

ASO6 - $98,478 min - $104,165 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Annelise Wiebkin
National Deer Management Coordinator
Phone: 08 8429 0805

**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 Strategic focus 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**: 11/06/2025 11:45 PM