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
Program Manager - H5 Bird Flu Response SS/SM2 - Senior Specialist/Senior Manager 2 5000 - ADELAIDE 16/10/2026 5:30 PM
Agricultural Officer OPS1 - Operational Services Stream 5333 - LOXTON 11/10/2026 11:45 PM
Veterinary Officer - Disease Surveillance PO2 - Professional Officer 5065 - GLENSIDE 07/10/2026 11:45 PM
Executive Assistant to Executive Director ASO5 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 06/10/2026 11:45 PM
Executive Services Officer ASO5 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 06/10/2026 11:45 PM
Production Supervisor - Sterile Insect Technology Facility (Multiple Positions) OPS4 - Operational Services Stream 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA 06/10/2026 11:45 PM
Manager ICT Operations SS/SM1 - Senior Specialist/Senior Manager 1 5000 - ADELAIDE 06/10/2026 11:45 PM
Senior Business Analyst ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 06/10/2026 11:45 PM
Manager, Aquatic Animal Health PO4 - Professional Officer 5024 - WEST BEACH 05/10/2026 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.