Field Team Leader, Central

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 656262
**Location**: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Field Team Leader, Central to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Field Team Leader is part of the Animal Biosecurity Branch within the Biosecurity Division. The primary purpose of the role is to provide staff management, training and leadership for the Animal Health field team in the Regions. They will use their expert knowledge of the _Livestock Act 1997_ and _Animal Welfare Act 1985_ to advise and guide staff in relation to investigations and compliance procedures to ensure district officers within the region are suitably supported in administering their powers under these Acts.

The incumbent will draw on their technical expertise to provide input and advice to project managers and the broader Biosecurity Divisional managers on the development of new internal policy and procedures for field staff, with a particular focus on the Animal Health Manual. A high level of understanding of animal health programs, surveillance and national reporting obligations is required to successfully support industry and key stakeholders in maintaining our local and international livestock markets.

The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities including emergency response and preparedness, disease surveillance, endemic disease control, livestock identification and compliance with the _Livestock Act 1997_. The role contributes to delivering animal health field services to the livestock industry in the Adelaide Hills, Lower North, Fleurieu, Murray Lands, Murray Mallee and Riverland.

**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.
- Ongoing opportunity.
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

**Requirements**:

- The role is located at Murray Bridge but may be relocated to another district office within the region by negotiation. The incumbent may be required to relocate anywhere in the State.
- Occasional intrastate and interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations
- The appointee will be gazetted as an Inspector of Stock under the _Livestock Act 1997_.
- Possession of a current firearms licence and be prepared to euthanise livestock.
- Participate in Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) and disaster response at a senior level.

**Qualifications**
- Essential: Degree in Agricultural Science or equivalent.

**Remuneration**

PO3 - $101,285 min - $107,078 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Chris Van Dissel
Manager, Field Operations
Phone: 0427183165

**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, People Management and Leading, and Motivating Others 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**: 20/03/2025 11:45 PM