Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 842864
Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Ready to make a real impact on animal health in South Australia? As Manager Diagnostic Services, you will oversee delivery of veterinary diagnostic services to ensure effective surveillance and monitoring of animal health in South Australia, supporting market access, public health and consumer confidence. You will play a key role in early warning and early detection of exotic diseases, helping protect our vital livestock industries.

You will provide strategic and scientific leadership in veterinary diagnostics and animal health policy at state and national levels, oversee diagnostic service delivery, and deliver high level technical advice while maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

If you demonstrate expert knowledge of veterinary diagnostic services, enjoy leading people and partnerships, and are motivated to strengthen animal health outcomes at a strategic level, then this job is for 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

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Ongoing opportunity.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Qualifications

• A degree in veterinary science, laboratory science, bioinformatics, veterinary public health, epidemiology, or related field

Remuneration

PO4 - $118,601 min - $129,116 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Skye Fruean
Chief Veterinary Officer
Phone: 08 8429 2506
Email: skye.fruean@sa.gov.au

Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

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, Strategic Focus and Influencing 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: 21/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#4.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - PO4 Manager Diagnostic Services#2.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.