Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 834081
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Veterinary/Animal Health Officer to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

Purpose

Drive animal health and biosecurity outcomes by delivering targeted programs in disease surveillance, prevention, and control.

This role is central to emergency response, endemic disease management, and regulatory compliance under the Livestock Act 1997. You will partner with primary producers and agribusiness to strengthen animal welfare, management, and husbandry standards through education and capability‑building initiatives.

By protecting animal health and ensuring market and regulatory integrity, this role directly supports domestic and international market access, enhances industry confidence, and safeguards the reputation of South Australia’s livestock sector.

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.
• Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Ongoing opportunity
• Full Time opportunity, 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.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• The role is located at the Port Lincoln Marine Science Centre).
• As authorised officers under the Animal Welfare Act 1985, and in accordance with PIRSA Emergency Response Plans, staff will on occasion be required to euthanize livestock on humanitarian grounds using firearms or captive bolt guns. These circumstances may include emergency animal disease outbreak, vehicle incidents such as truck rollovers, and natural disasters such as floods and bushfire.  As such, the incumbent will be required to participate in firearms training and be prepared to euthanize livestock.
• The incumbent will be appointed, after a period of training, as an Inspector of Stock under the Livestock Act 1997.
• The role requires a level of physical capability and fitness due to the requirements to restrain and inspect livestock, and work with machinery which assist in the inspection and taking samples from livestock.
• The incumbent must be or be prepared to be vaccinated against Q fever and other Zoonotic diseases as required.

Remuneration

PO2 - $ 88,255 min - $ 97,667 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Rachel Van-Dissel

Team Leader North
Phone: 0428 283 073
Email: rachel.van-dissel@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, Communication Skills and Initiative 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: 03/03/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- 20260123 - Veterinary_Animal Health Officer - RD - M26600.pdf
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.