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 ( ) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Certification Officer | OPS3 - Operational Services Stream | 5271 - NARACOORTE | 31/10/2026 11:45 PM |
| Solutions Architect | ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer | 5000 - ADELAIDE | 29/10/2026 11:45 PM |
| Research Centre Manager - Minnipa | OPS5 - Operational Services Stream | 5654 - MINNIPA | 15/11/2026 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 |
| Research Scientist, Perennial Pastures | PO3 - Professional Officer | 5064 - URRBRAE | 14/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Senior Agricultural Officer | OPS3 - Operational Services Stream | 5654 - MINNIPA | 07/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Farm Hand | GSE4 - Government Services Employee | 5271 - STRUAN | 07/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Regional Customer Services Officer | ASO2 - Administrative Services Officer | 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE | 06/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Planning Manager - H5 Bird Flu Response | ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer | 5000 - ADELAIDE | 05/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Software Developer | ASO5 - Administrative Services Officer | 5000 - ADELAIDE | 02/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Research Officer - Fish Ecology | PO1 - Professional Officer | 5024 - WEST BEACH | 01/11/2026 11:45 PM |
| Research Officer - Plant Ecology | PO1 - Professional Officer | 5024 - WEST BEACH | 01/11/2026 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.