hr support officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 693328

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an exciting ongoing opportunity for a HR Support Officer to join the People and Culture (P&C) team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

In this role, you'll be an essential part of the HR Support Team, helping build a high-performing and sustainable workforce by delivering timely, accurate people management advice, exceptional customer support, and efficient administrative services. You'll take an active role in recruitment, contract management, and general HR administration resolving enquiries and ensuring the smooth, effective delivery of P&C functions across the department.

You'll also provide guidance on HR legislation, regulations, and policies, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance our processes and make a real difference.

About You

We're seeking someone who excels at delivering exceptional service, communicates confidently, and builds strong relationships across all levels. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, you approach challenges with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. Your customer-focused approach ensures you respond quickly with clear, consistent advice and support that truly makes a difference.

Bringing an understanding of HR administrative practices—ideally gained within government or a medium to large organisation, coupled with technical abilities in using a HRM information system and Microsoft Office suite, you'll also contribute to continuous improvement and provide effective support for key HR initiatives.

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is highly regarded and will enable you to make a meaningful impact from day one.

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).
• 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.

Remuneration

ASO3 - $67,589 min - $72,033 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

If you're looking to launch your career in HR, we'd love to hear from you

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Kristina August, Team Leader HR Support, at or

To learn more about the Department, visit our website:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this exciting 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 Relationship Building/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: 30/08/2025 11:45 PM