Technical Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 701276
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: SA Public Sector Employees only

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Technical Officer - Entomology to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to support entomology research to benefit SA grains industry, and to provide diagnostic and scientific advisory services to Biosecurity SA to support the state’s Biosecurity goals and Emergency Management response programs.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including economic sustainability of primary industries of SA through the development and adoption of improved integrated pest management (IPM) strategies within the grains, horticulture and viticulture industries.

The Technical Officer - Entomology is responsible for providing technical and operational support to research projects on invertebrate pests of Australian crops, focusing on three snail projects: new methods in snail management, calcium and snails, and revegetation for enhance snail biological control. The aim is to ensure the economic sustainability of primary industries of South Australia through the development and adoption of improved integrated pest management (IPM) strategies within the grains, horticulture and viticulture industries. The role is expected to assist the Research Scientist, Entomology in the implementation and reporting of field-based and laboratory experimental work, the maintenance of invertebrate cultures and the communication of relevant technical information to research colleagues. At key times, technical assistance is provided across multiple research teams as required to ensure project outcomes are met.

**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 August 2027.
- Part time, 30 hours a fortnight.

**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.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.

**Remuneration**

TGO1 - $48,788 min - $70,032 max per annum, plus superannuation adjusted to the number of hours worked

**Enquiries**

Kate Muirhead

Research Scientist
Phone: 84292741

**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, Quality Focus and Communication 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**: 15/10/2025 11:45 PM

**Attachments**:

- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - TGO1 Technical Officer - Entomology#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.