Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 853421
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The

Opportunity

PIRSA is
seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to support the delivery of
South Australia's emergency animal disease preparedness and
response capability. This is an opportunity to lead the logistics
function within the HPAI Response Program, coordinating resources, procurement, facilities and support services required to enable
effective program delivery. The role will play a key part in
ensuring operational readiness through effective planning, resource
management and collaboration across government and industry

stakeholders.

How

You'll Make a Difference

As the

Logistics Manager, you will:

- Lead and

coordinate the logistics function for PIRSA's Highly Pathogenic

Avian Influenza (HPAI) Response Program, ensuring resources, facilities, services and materials are available to support
preparedness, response and recovery activities.

- Provide

leadership and oversight of the Program's logistics team, enabling the effective delivery of logistics services in a
dynamic and complex response environment.

- Forecast, source and

manage human, financial and physical resources, ensuring

operational priorities are supported and resources are deployed
efficiently and effectively.

- Build

and maintain strong working relationships with government
agencies, service providers, industry partners and other
stakeholders to coordinate logistics support and achieve
response objectives.

- Monitor

resource requirements, identify emerging risks and develop

practical solutions to support informed decision-making and
operational continuity.

- Drive

continuous improvement by strengthening logistics systems, processes and service delivery arrangements that enhance

emergency preparedness and response capability.

About

You

You will

bring:

- Demonstrated experience

in logistics, procurement, resource management or a related

field, ideally within an emergency management, incident
response or complex operational environment.

- Proven

leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support

teams, delegate effectively and deliver outcomes in changing
and often high-pressure environments.

- Strong

organisational and planning skills, including the ability to

manage competing priorities,



coordinate resources and meet
critical deadlines.

- Well-developed

analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to

assess requirements, identify risks and develop practical
logistics solutions.

- Excellent communication

and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build

productive relationships, negotiate outcomes and collaborate
across diverse groups.

- A

proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach, with a

commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Experience in emergency management, biosecurity or incident

management environments will be highly regarded.

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.

- 12-month

opportunity available.

- Full-time, 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.

- 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.

- PIRSA

works under the South Australian government’s Protective
Security framework. By applying for this role, you consent to
obtaining and being screened under the process of a Nationally

Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Remuneration

ASO6 -
$105,747 min - $111,854 max per annum, plus

superannuation

Enquiries

Bradley
Webber Manager Biosecurity Business

Services

Phone: +61884294***

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, Planning and Organising
(Work Management) and Leading and Motivating Others 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: 24/08/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:

- Application Guidelines#3.pdf
- - Role Description
- ASO6 Logistics Manager
- HPAI Response Program.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Logistics Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Primary Industries & Regions
📍 Adelaide