Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 846815
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

PIRSA plays a critical role in supporting South Australia’s agriculture, food, wine, fisheries, and environmental sectors.

The Ministerial Coordinator ensures the smooth flow of information between PIRSA Divisions, the Chief Executive and the Minister’s Office. This role manages, coordinates and tracks high-level correspondence and parliamentary briefing notes, helping to ensure that PIRSA’s strategic priorities and industry commitments are effectively communicated and delivered.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a professional, fast-paced environment, is passionate about government and public service, and wants to make a tangible contribution to the industries that underpin our state. Working closely with executives and stakeholders across PIRSA, this role helps shape responses, provides skilled administrative support and ensures that government and industry matters are handled with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate, track and manage ministerial correspondence, Chief Executive correspondence, and parliamentary briefing notes, ensuring responses are accurate, timely, and aligned with PIRSA and central agency requirements.
• Review and audit documents for clarity, compliance, and professional presentation.
• Liaise with Divisional Executive Directors, the Chief Executive, and the Minister’s Office to facilitate feedback and ensure all parties are informed.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to staff on the Objective Workflow system and correspondence processes.
• Maintain and improve systems for managing correspondence, reporting, and records retrieval.
• Support departmental and inter-agency responses to ensure PIRSA’s perspective is represented.
• Contribute to team projects and provide backup support to the Manager, Ministerial and Cabinet Coordination, as needed.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoys making complex processes run smoothly. You bring initiative, political awareness, and a solutions-focused approach to your work.

You are:

• Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and maintaining discretion in sensitive situations.
• Experienced in administrative, executive support, or records management processes, with strong attention to detail.
• Interested in government, public service, or the agri-food, biosecurity and fisheries industries that support our communities.
• Eager to learn and grow your skills while contributing to work that supports South Australia’s industries and communities.

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).
• Opportunity up to July 2027
• Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week

Requirements

• Out of hours work may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role, you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain a National Police Clearance (NPC).
• 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.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ministerial Parliamentary processes.

Remuneration

ASO4 - $79,432 min - $83,266 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Angela Vounasis

Manager, Ministerial and Cabinet Coordination
Phone: 84297322
Email: Angela.Vounasis@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, Initiative 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: 04/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- 2026 - Role Description - Ministerial Coordinator - OCE.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.