Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 844604
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Opportunity

PIRSA is seeking a Senior Policy Officer - Emergency Management to play a key role in strengthening emergency preparedness, response and recovery for South Australia’s primary industries and regions. Based in the Emergency Management, Drought and Resilience team, you will help shape and maintain PIRSA’s emergency management plans and policies, working collaboratively across government and with key stakeholders.

How You’ll Make a Difference

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the development, review and maintenance of PIRSA’s Emergency Management Plan and associated response, relief and recovery documentation.
• Ensure emergency management policies and plans clearly reflect PIRSA’s responsibilities under South Australia’s emergency management arrangements.
• Capture and embed lessons from emergency incidents, exercises and recovery activities to strengthen preparedness.
• Deliver clear, timely and well‑researched briefs to support emergency management responsibilities.
• Build and sustain strong working relationships across PIRSA and with other government agencies.
• Contribute to projects that support agency‑wide and broader emergency management priorities.

About You

You will bring:

• The ability to apply sound professional judgement and technical knowledge to emergency management policy and planning.
• Confidence working with complex information to produce clear, well‑structured documentation.
• Knowledge of emergency management frameworks, planning and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• The capacity to manage priorities and contribute effectively in a dynamic environment.

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.
• Ongoing opportunity, full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license 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.

Remuneration

ASO6 - $102,171 min - $108,071 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Elena Petrenas
Manager, Emergency Policy and Preparedness
Phone: 0438 822 795
Email: Elena.Petrenas@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, Communication and Relationship Building and 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: 04/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO6 Senior Policy Officer - Emergency Management.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.