Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
The
Opportunity
PIRSA is
seeking a Technical Advisor - Wildlife to provide specialist
expertise supporting South Australia's preparedness for emergency
animal disease events. This is an opportunity to apply your
knowledge of wildlife ecology, wildlife health, disease risks and
surveillance to support evidence-based decision-making, operational
planning and response activities in partnership with government
agencies, research organisations and technical stakeholders. The
role will play a key part in strengthening understanding of
wildlife disease risks, informing response priorities and
supporting effective biosecurity outcomes for South
Australia.
How
You'll Make a Difference:
As the
Technical Advisor - Wildlife, you will:
Provide
expert technical advice on wild bird and mammal populations,
wildlife ecology, management and wildlife disease risks to
support critical operational and strategic
decision-making.
Contribute specialist
wildlife expertise to incident action planning, wildlife
surveillance strategies, risk assessments and response
activities.
Analyse
technical information, surveillance findings, wildlife data and
emerging issues to identify risks, assess impacts and inform
response priorities.
Identify
and communicate technical risks, operational constraints and
potential impacts on wildlife, providing practical mitigation
strategies where appropriate.
Develop
technical briefings, guidance materials, situation reports and
specialist advice to support informed decision-making and
effective response delivery.
Build
and maintain effective partnerships with wildlife
organisations, research institutions, laboratories, government
agencies and community stakeholders to support coordinated
biosecurity outcomes.
Contribute to the
development, review and continuous improvement of response
procedures, operational guidance and preparedness
activities.
About
You
You will
bring:
A degree
qualification in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Biology, Zoology,
Ecology, Environmental Science, Animal Science or another
relevant discipline.
Demonstrated expertise
in wildlife health, wildlife management, biosecurity, disease




surveillance or a related specialist field.
Experience applying
technical expertise in operational, regulatory, emergency
management, disease surveillance or biosecurity
environments.
Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
interpret complex technical information, assess risks and
develop practical solutions.
Experience building
productive working relationships with government, research,
industry and community stakeholders to achieve shared
outcomes.
Excellent written and
verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate
complex scientific and technical information to diverse
audiences.
The
ability to work effectively in dynamic, time-critical
environments while managing competing priorities.
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.
Remuneration
PO3 -
$111,870 min - $119,994 max per annum, plus
superannuation
Enquiries
Frances
WaltersDeputy CVO Epidemiology,
Risk and EAD Preparedness
Phone:
************
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, Builds Networks and
Innovation 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#6.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Role description - PO3 Technical Advisor - Wildlife - HPAI Response Program.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Technical Advisor – Wildlife (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Primary Industries & Regions
📍 Adelaide