Manager, Biosecurity Policy and Governance

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 656549
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Biosecurity Policy and Governance to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the Biosecurity Policy and Governance team. The incumbent represents PIRSA in multiple external forums and forms strong relationships with industry and other relevant stakeholders including other government agencies and Ministers’ Offices.

The role provides strategic oversight and leadership to the Policy and Governance team and provides high level strategic advice through leading the planning and development of a range of programs, and key policy to inform Biosecurity and PIRSA objectives. The role contributes to delivering robust and trustworthy governance and policy frameworks through which the Biosecurity Division’s work is undertaken.

**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**:

- Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work, inter / intrastate travel, and working from other PIRSA offices with South Australia may be required.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- 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.
- Participating in PIRSA’s Performance Management and Development Program.

**Qualifications**
- Essential: Nil
- Desirable: Degree in Science, Law or Public Policy or related field

**Remuneration**

ASO8 - $121,107 min - $125,679 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Kristy Grant
A/Manager Biosecurity Business Services
Phone: 0458241217

**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, Leading and Motivating Others, and Relationship Building and Maintaining 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**: 18/03/2025 11:45 PM