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
Fruit Fly Monitoring - Metro Plant Health Inspector OPS2 - Operational Services Stream 5065 - GLENSIDE 09/06/2026 11:45 PM
Software Developer (Multiple Roles) ASO5 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 08/06/2026 11:45 PM
Principal Corporate Services Lead ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 06/06/2026 11:45 PM
Regional Customer Services Officer ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer - VARIOUS - 05/06/2026 11:45 PM
Ministerial Coordinator ASO4 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 04/06/2026 11:45 PM
Senior ICT Security and Risk Specialist ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 04/06/2026 11:45 PM
Senior Policy Officer - Emergency Management ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer 5000 - ADELAIDE 04/06/2026 11:45 PM

Applying for a role

Read our tips for writing your application to address the role description. Find out about the assessment process.

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.