Fisheries Management Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 695592
**Location**: 5024 - WEST BEACH
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Fisheries Management Officer (Recreational Response Initiatives) to be part of our Fisheries and Aquaculture Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Fisheries Management Officer (Recreational Response Initiatives) is to contribute to tangible outcomes and play a key role in PIRSA’s delivery of a range of initiatives to support recreational fishing with a particular focus on response to the algal bloom that has affected the State.

South Australia is a national leader in the seafood industry with a strong export industry, a highly sustainable commercial fishing industry and the largest and most diverse aquaculture industry in the nation. The seafood industry has a gross food revenue estimate of $800m. Furthermore, recreational fishing contributes significantly to the well-being of many South Australians and is estimated to contribute $1 billion to the State, including direct and flow-on economic contributions.

The sustainable development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquaculture industries is governed by two Acts: the _Aquaculture Act 2001_ and the _Fisheries Management Act 2007_. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division’s core business is the administration of these Acts. This includes being responsible for leading a collaborative approach with industry, other government departments, and with other PIRSA divisions to deliver a range of fisheries and aquaculture related services to government. Successful implementation depends on the ability to develop and coordinate integrated delivery mechanisms within the division and across a range of stakeholders, nationally and within the state.

**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 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 actively participate in PIRSA’s Performance Management and Development Program.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations.
- You undertake training and participation in emergency management activities as required.
- 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**

ASO5 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Jordan Lear
Fisheries Manager
Phone: 0401 121 955

**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, Written Communication and Building and Maintaining Relationships 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**: 20/09/2025 11:45 PM