Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 841732
Location: 5024 - WEST BEACH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We have an opportunity for a Research Services Officer to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

Drive impact across South Australia’s primary industries by providing high‑quality administrative support within SARDI’s Research Support branch. This role is central to ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and enabling our research teams to deliver outcomes that strengthen the state’s agricultural, environmental, and regional future.

You will play a key role in supporting the agency’s priorities, including:

• Boosting productivity across primary industries and agribusiness.
• Strengthening biosecurity and supporting sustainable, efficient use of natural resources.
• Growing regional communities by supporting development initiatives and expanding local opportunities.
• Building strong partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations, and regional communities.
• Enhancing organisational performance as part of a modern, flexible, and people‑focused agency.

Your work ensures SARDI’s strategic directions are clearly understood and supported across the organisation. By delivering reliable, proactive administrative support, you help create an environment where research excellence can thrive and where SARDI continues to evolve as a high‑performing, future‑focused organisation.

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 to be Ongoing
• Full time opportunity, 37.5 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.
• Contribute to out-of-hours call-outs and rosters in line with the emergency response plan for SARDI’s South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre, North Arm Store and Roseworthy facility.

 

Remuneration

ASO3 - $71,589 min - $76,033 max per annum, plus superannuation

 

Enquiries

Annie Sterns

Research Services Team Leader
Phone: 08 8429 0850
Email: annie.sterns@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, Teamwork and/or team building 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: 01/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#2.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO3 Research Services Officer Approved#3.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.