Senior Plant Health Inspector (Multiple Roles)
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 839197 Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone The Opportunity We are seeking multiple Senior Plant Health Inspectors, including two ongoing roles and one short‑term role. As a Senior Plant Health Inspector, you will support the goals and objectives of the Plant Biosecurity program by ensuring movements of horticultural produce are compliant with national market access and quarantine requirements. You will coordinate and conduct audits and inspections, verify and issue plant health certifications, and investigate actual or suspected plant pest incursions. This role also involves providing professional and timely responses to queries and engaging with industry to support compliance with market access and quarantine requirements. Your work will help safeguard the state’s plant health and support the strength of our primary industries. If you are passionate about biosecurity, confident in regulatory environments and ready to make a meaningful contribution to South Australia’s agricultural sector, we would love to hear from you. About Us South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities. We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries. It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now! Benefits At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility. Our Commitment to Diversity The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. Special Conditions
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Grose Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Quality Focus and Communication capabilities of the attached role description. Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form. Applications close: 21/04/2026 11:45 PM Attachments: - Application Guidelines.pdf - Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf - Role Description - OPS4 Senior Plant Health Inspector.pdf Flexibility Statement
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