The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of South Australia.

We partner with stakeholders and all levels of government to advance the sustainability of our primary industries. Our work supports the prosperity and liveability of the state's regional communities.

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Minister

Get to know our Minister, the Hon. Clare Scriven MLC.

Professor Mehdi Doroudi

Our executive

Find out about PIRSA's executive leadership team.

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Legislation

We have administrative responsibility for legislation that governs primary industries and regional development.

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Annual reports

See PIRSA's annual performance summary, including finances and risk management.

Find out about PIRSA's divisions in our organisational structure ( PDF 60.9 KB ).

Freedom of information (FOI)

You can access PIRSA information through an FOI application.

Open government

We are committed to being open and accountable, including public participation to make decisions, policies and laws.

Community and stakeholder engagement

Find out how we engage the community, industry, councils, and regional development associations.

Disability access and inclusion

We make sure that PIRSA is accessible and equitable for all people.

PIRSA Careers
PIRSA Careers

Our passionate team of around 800 people work across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

We protect the prosperity and sustainability the state’s food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy, and horticulture industries. We also support and develop regional communities.

Current vacancies

First Nations reconciliation

In collaboration with Aboriginal people, PIRSA aims to build tangible, enduring change and equity for Aboriginal people and communities in South Australia.

White Ribbon accreditation

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an accredited White Ribbon workplace.

Suicide prevention

PIRSA is committed to playing our part in the prevention of suicide and supporting South Australians impacted by suicide.

Corporate plan

PIRSA's corporate plan outlines our key deliverables for the year. It details our priorities and the planning framework in place to achieve these.