Principal Policy Officer

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 671053
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to join the Department of Primary Industries and Regions’ Biosecurity Division as a Principal Policy Officer. The position is a key member of a dynamic team focussed on preparing for the implementation of the _Biosecurity Act 2025_ and the development of its supporting regulations.

The role will manage, plan, develop, implement and evaluate a portfolio of complex policy initiatives and policy reform projects for PIRSA, specifically the implementation of the _Biosecurity Act 2025_, and ensure high level policy advice and assistance is provided to the Minister, Chief Executive and Executive Director.

The role initiates, leads and manages industry analysis and intelligence gathering projects, identifies, evaluates and monitors policy implications and emerging issues, provides expert advice and policy development, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

**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 driving 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, dedicated to developing and protecting our state’s regions and diverse primary industries, including food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

**Why Join Us?**

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 June 2027.
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

**Requirements**:

- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
- May be required to work from one or more sites in urban Adelaide, including Waite and the Adelaide CBD.
- 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.

**Qualifications**
- Essential: Nil
- Desirable: An appropriate tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent expertise.

**Remuneration**

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

**Enquiries**

Ross Meffin
General Manager, Biosecurity Act Implementation
Phone: +61884290829

**Application Instructions**

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**: 24/05/2025 11:45 PM