Animal Health Officer - EAD Preparedness
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 847150 Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone The Opportunity We have an opportunity for an Animal Health Officer – Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Preparedness, to join our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. In this role, you will play a key role in strengthening South Australia’s biosecurity systems by supporting livestock industries, securing production and maintaining market access. You will work collaboratively with industries, regional communities, and government partners to strengthen South Australia’s preparedness for emergency animal disease (EAD) threats. Be part of a dynamic team focused on manage the risks to South Australia posed by animal pests and diseases while strengthening the state’s ability to respond to emerging biosecurity challenges. How You’ll Make a Difference As an Animal Health Officer in the EAD Preparedness Team, you will support the EAD Preparedness program to build capability across industry and the community and play a key role in protecting South Australia’s livestock industries and market access. You will:
About You You are a proactive, community-focused professional with strong technical capability and a passion for biosecurity. You will bring:
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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Remuneration PO2 - $91,565 min - $106,074 max per annum, plus superannuation Enquiries Amelia Gillen Manager,
Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness
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, Collaborative Approach and Planning and Organising 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: 15/07/2026 11:45 PM Attachments: - Application Guidelines.pdf - Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf - Role description PO2_Veterinary - Animal Health Officer (EAD Preparedness).pdf Flexibility Statement
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