Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 841323
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

As Office Manager, you will be responsible for managing the requests, enquiries, and correspondence (including Parliament and Cabinet matters) directed to the Minister, ensuring rigorous corporate governance frameworks, advice and services are in place and utilised to manage the quality and timeliness of responses in a demanding ministerial environment.

You will ensure the strategic operation of the Office meets the Minister’s requirements, overseeing business improvement, administrative, financial, information technology, security, records, and asset management functions, while providing direct and expert advice to the Minister and Chief of Staff and coordinating complex and critical Minister’s Office business issues with accuracy and discretion.

If you are someone who can professionally lead, manage and support administrative staff and Ministerial Liaison Officers, exercise sound judgment in high‑pressure and politically sensitive contexts, and deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes, this is the role for you.

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.
• 1-5 Year 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

ASO7 - $112,163 min - $121,246 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Ann Barclay
Director, Office of the Chief Executive
Phone: 84290365
Email: Ann.Barclay@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, People Management and Political Nous 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: 28/04/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#2.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO7 Office Manager.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.