Program Manager Future Drought Fund Programs

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 692930
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Program Manager Future Drought Fund Programs to be part of our Major Programs and Regions Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Program Manager, Future Drought Fund Programs, plays a strategic leadership role within the Emergency Management, Drought and Resilience Team, contributing to the development and implementation of a range of policies, agreements and programs to support primary producers and communities in recovery from and build resilience to adverse events.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the development, implementation and delivery of the Future Drought Fund Programs, delivered by PIRSA, currently being the Farm Business Resilience and the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Programs. These programs are jointly funded by the Commonwealth’s Future Drought Fund and the Government of South Australia. The Farm Business Resilience Program assists farmers in building knowledge and skills in strategic farm business management and planning, farm risk management and decision making, natural resource management, and personal and social resilience.

The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program supports partnerships of local government, regional development, natural resources organisations and other regional stakeholders to develop regional drought resilience plans and provides funding to implement actions identified to assist communities prepare for and manage future drought and climate risks.

The role is key to initiating, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and regional communities to ensure the programs are responsive, collaborative, and impactful. Through effective leadership and coordination, the Program Manager ensures PIRSA’s Future Drought Fund Programs contribute meaningfully to long term resilience and sustainability in the face of climate variability and drought.

**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 December 2029.
- 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.
- 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**

ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Rachael Kelly
Manager, Drought and Resilience
Phone: +61884290368

**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, Political Nous and Initiative 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**: 02/09/2025 11:45 PM