Business Support Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 625970
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer - Program Support to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the operations and functions of the PIRSA Biosecurity Division. The position provides effective and responsive, financial, administrative, business and service delivery support for a broad range of services in the Division. In particular, this role supports the Invasive Species Unit to ensure the ongoing, effective and sustainable management of declared pest plants and animals.

The role contributes to the delivery of the agency’s priorities by providing Business Support and advice across a range of core PIRSA business administrative activities and functions at the Waite site.

The role is responsible for delivery of customer service to a range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Biosecurity staff, the Dog Fence Board, industry partners, corporate workgroups, members of the public and various service providers. The Business Support Officer has the key responsibility of ensuring administrative services are managed in a manner that is efficient and at the same time portrays a friendly and professional environment.

**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.

The Invasive Species Unit is a dedicated team focused on tackling pest plant and animal challenges to boost farm productivity, enhance business confidence, and support the wellbeing of producers and their communities.

**Benefits**

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work that drives significant environmental outcomes within a fun, collaborative and supportive team environment. We value our people and are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance by providing flexible working options, including work from home arrangements.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunities for training, learning and career development.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions recognise the value of diversity in the workplace. As a registered member of We're Equal, we are committed to promoting an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports differences. We welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

**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).

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s license 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.
- 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**

ASO2 - $58,709 min - $63,154 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Giverny Rodgers

Principal Biosecurity Officer - Weeds and Pests
Phone: 08 8429 7533

**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, Planning and Organising (Work Management) and Customer Orientation 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**: 27/10/2024 11:45 PM