project officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 708746

Location: - VARIOUS -

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Are you a good communicator who wants to make soil knowledge more accessible and understandable?

The Project Officer Soil Action plays a key role in supporting the strategic delivery of initiatives under the South Australian Soils Collaboration Centre and the National Soil Action Plan 2023–2028. This position is responsible for enhancing soil knowledge, data accessibility, and stakeholder engagement across South Australia's soil community.

The role involves identifying and curating soil-related resources, contributing to the development of knowledge-sharing platforms, and supporting communication strategies that promote sustainable soil management practices. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, research institutions, and community stakeholders, the Project Officer helps build a robust soil knowledge network that underpins long-term agricultural productivity and natural resource sustainability.

The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities and supports the divisional objectives including supporting industry to sustain our natural soil resource.

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).
• Opportunity up to June 2028
• Part time opportunity, 22.5 hours per week

Requirements

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

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in soil science, agriculture, natural resource management or equivalent., knowledge of effective science communication.

Remuneration

ASO5 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Amanda Schapel

Principal Officer – Soil Action

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 Communication 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: 20/11/2025 11:45 PM