Program Services Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 655100
**Location**: 5065 - GLENSIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

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

The primary purpose of the role is to provide program support to the Fruit Fly Emergency Response Program (the Program). The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities which comply with policies / direction provided by the State Coordination Centre (SCC) by respond to resourcing requests, invoicing, ability to use government systems (Hardcat and Basware) and ensuring supplies, accommodation and ordering activities are managed.

The role will also participate in process improvement initiatives and provides a proactive project and business support services. The Program Services Officer will also maintain effective working relationships with relevant managers across the program to ensure efficient operations of the Program. In the event of a large-scale response, the role may also be required to manage a small team of Program Services Support Officers.

**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 work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Opportunity up to December 2025

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- Having an intermediate level of procurement knowledge and/or invoice processing experience in Basware will be an advantage.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- The incumbent must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

**Remuneration**

ASO3 - $67,589 min - $72,033 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Sharon Hunkin

Manager Program Services
Phone: 0459 830 402

**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 **_Attention to Detail_** 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**: 07/03/2025 11:45 PM