Join the PIRSA team

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.

Download the PDF brochure ( PDF 2.2 MB ) to find out more about how PIRSA is a modern, flexible and responsive organisation that values its people.

Current vacancies

Position Classification Location Closing date
Associate Subprogram Leader PO4 - Professional Officer 5064 - URRBRAE 29/11/2026 11:45 PM
Senior Agricultural Officer OPS3 - Operational Services Stream 5654 - MINNIPA 27/11/2026 11:45 PM
Senior Veterinary Officer, Diagnostic Services PO3 - Professional Officer 5065 - GLENSIDE 24/11/2026 11:45 PM
Research Scientist - Community Based Fisheries PO3 - Professional Officer 5024 - WEST BEACH 22/11/2026 11:45 PM
Research Centre Manager - Minnipa OPS5 - Operational Services Stream 5654 - MINNIPA 22/11/2026 11:45 PM
Research Scientist, Perennial Pastures PO3 - Professional Officer 5064 - URRBRAE 22/11/2026 11:45 PM
General Manager - Regulatory and Business Services SS/SM1 - Senior Specialist/Senior Manager 1 5024 - WEST BEACH 15/11/2026 11:45 PM

Applying for a role

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About PIRSA

Learn more about how we make a difference so South Australian primary industries, as well as their communities and regions, can thrive.

Working at PIRSA

We offer flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance. Our policies prioritise wellbeing and equal opportunities.

Moving to SA

If you’re planning to take the next step in your career, find out about the benefits of living and working in South Australia.

Further opportunities

The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) offers research grants, awards and scholarships through the AW Howard Memorial Trust.