Aquaculture Environmental Assessment officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 692920

Location: WEST BEACH

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Aquaculture Environmental Assessment Officer to be part of our Fisheries and Aquaculture Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the role is to deliver specialist technical input into business functions such as the assessment of environmental monitoring information and aquaculture development applications, as well as aquatic animal health functions, policy development and site audits. Effectiveness in this role requires a sound knowledge or awareness of the Aquaculture Act 2001, and a range of other state and national legislative frameworks relevant to aquaculture development and operation, including but not limited to the Fisheries Management Act 2007, Livestock Act 1997 and the Environment Protection Act 1993.

The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities including increased production of our primary industries, grow regions and building partnerships.

The role contributes to delivering core work for the Fisheries & Aquaculture Division including delivering services to develop policies, management arrangements and regulatory frameworks to ensure our fisheries and aquaculture resources are managed for long-term biological and ecological sustainability, and are allocated and shared equitably between and within sectors, maximising the economic and social benefits to the wider community

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.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you're ready to join us, apply now

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

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

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).
• Part time opportunity, 22.5 hours per week
• Opportunity untill 24/7/2026

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in Marine Science or related field

Requirements

• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations

Remuneration

PO2 - $88,255 min - $97,667 max per annum, plus superannuation-part time equivalent

Enquiries

Mandee Theil

Manager, Aquaculture Environmental Assessment

Phone:

Email:

Website:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

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 Analytical Thinking capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of a least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form

Applications close: 11/09/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:

• Application

• Enviornmental Assessment Officer (M PO2 Role Description .pdf

• Pre-Employment-

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.