Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 845402
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Principal Corporate Services Lead to be part of our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Principal Corporate Services Lead drives the development and delivery of key business and service strategies with a high level of autonomy, providing strategic, policy and project advice to support divisional objectives. The role partners closely with functional managers to deliver high-level advice and ensure corporate operations meet legislative, government and departmental requirements.

Leading the design and continuous improvement of corporate services frameworks, the role focuses on enhancing efficiency, consistency and client-centred service delivery. It provides critical analysis and business process support to identify improvement opportunities, while contributing to the delivery and monitoring of business support plans aligned with divisional, PIRSA and whole-of-government priorities.

Key Deliverables:

• Project manage change initiatives relevant to functional operating models and processes to ensure change processes can proceed smoothly and to mitigate potential issues and concerns.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective future strategic planning.
• Develop standardised procedures and services in a rapidly evolving Division.
• Improve quality, control, effectiveness, and efficiency of cross-Operations management reporting, KPIs, operational expenditure oversight, process and procedures and decision-related documentation and information retention.

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.
• Opportunity to be ongoing.

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.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $112,163 min - $121,246 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Kristen Demetriou

Principal P&C Project Lead
Phone: +618 8429 2342
Email: Kristen.Demetriou@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 People Management 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: 06/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO7 Principal Corporate Services Lead.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.