Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 858952
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Executive Services Officer to be part of our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).

This is an opportunity to provide high-level executive, governance and business support to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, while supporting the effective coordination and delivery of priorities across the Division.

Working in a fast-paced and complex environment, you will use your judgement, initiative and strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities, coordinate executive workflows, support governance processes and ensure high-quality information is available to inform decision-making.

You will also play an important role in building effective relationships across PIRSA and with government, industry and other key stakeholders.

How You'll Make a Difference

As the Executive Services Officer, you will:

• Provide high level executive support to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, including coordinating diary priorities, correspondence, briefings, meetings and emerging issues.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, committees and governance processes including agendas, briefing materials, minutes and action tracking and follow up.
• Prepare and coordinate high-quality correspondence, business reports, briefings and Ministerial, Parliamentary and Cabinet submissions, in accordance with government requirements and corporate standards.
• Monitor executive workflows, priorities and emerging issues, ensuring matters requiring attention are identified and escalated appropriately.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to the Divisional Project and Executive Officer, supporting effective prioritisation, quality outputs and delivery of executive, governance and project support.
• Act as a professional and responsive point of contact for the Executive Director and Corporate Services Division, building productive relationships with PIRSA divisions, the Chief Executive's Office, Ministerial Office, government agencies, industry and other stakeholders.
• Support effective risk management and continually identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working across Corporate Services.
• Facilitate a collegiate, professional and effective network across PIRSA, supporting collaboration, coordination and high-quality executive support services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive support and administrative support to senior leaders in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate executive workflows and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing correspondence, briefings, reports and other executive documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings and governance processes, including agendas, minutes, action registers and follow-up.
• Sound knowledge of administrative, executive support and records management processes, with the ability to quickly understand and navigate organisational systems and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgement, including the ability to anticipate issues, identify solutions and act autonomously within delegated responsibilities.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential government and industry information with discretion, professionalism and attention to detail.

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

• 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

ASO5 - $92,122 min - $102,456 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Maryna Zotova
Principal Corporate Services Lead
Phone: 0882075314
Email: [email protected]

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 Communication 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: 06/10/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#2.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO5 Executive Services Officer#3.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.