The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for two Casual Biosecurity Officers to be
part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary
Industries and Regions.

The Biosecurity Officer is responsible for coordinating and
undertaking field-based biosecurity surveillance, conducting
investigations relating potential breaches and inspection duties at
entry points to Kangaroo Island.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide biosecurity
inspection activities and engagement with travellers to Kangaroo
Island in accordance with the Landscape South Australia Act 2019,
Livestock Act 1997 and Plant Health Act 2009.

The role contributes delivering the agency’s priorities
including assisting the protection of Kangaroo Island primary
industries particularly as they recover from the recent devastating
bushfires. The role contributes to delivering biosecurity
inspection activities to manage risks to Kangaroo Island posed by
animal and plant pests and diseases.

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.
• Opportunity up to June 2026
• Casual opportunity, various hours per week

Requirements

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in Science, Agricultural Science,
  Biology, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in risk management or the delivery of
  biosecurity inspection services.

Remuneration

OPS4 - $48.92 min - $51.28 max per hour, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Bianca Jones

Biosecurity Team Leader
Phone: 0427981***
Email: ************@sa.gov.au

Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

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,
Relationship Building/ Maintaining and Initiative 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: 14/02/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- 202403 - Role Description - Biosecurity Officer (Casual) OPS4.pdf
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

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.