Assistant General Manager, Strategy and Policy

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 690129

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a positive impact for South Australia's primary industries and regional communities? Join our Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Division at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) as Assistant General Manager, Strategy and Policy.

Reporting to the General Manager, this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing a high-performing team and managing the development and delivery of strategic policy, legislative reform, and priority projects that drive growth and support South Australia's food, wine and agribusiness sector.

You will lead complex policy programs, provide high-level advice to senior executives and government, and engage with stakeholders across state and national levels. Your work will shape evidence-based policy and support the implementation of critical government priorities for primary industries and regions.

About Us

South Australia is globally renowned for 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 is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and 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.

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

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

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.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, transferable skills, and diverse perspectives.

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

• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• You 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.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

Remuneration

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

Enquiries

Alice Fistr

General Manager, Strategy and Policy

Phone:

Email:

Website:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the attached applicant instructions and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Initiative and Political Nous 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: 29/08/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:

• Application

• Pre-Employment-

• Role Description - ASO8 Assistant General Manager, Strategy and

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.