Senior Plant Biosecurity

Department of Primary Industries & Regions SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 865 000 - 907 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in South Australia seeks a Senior Plant Health Inspector to oversee compliance with plant health regulations. Responsibilities include audits, inspections, and addressing pest incursions. Candidates must have a current driver's license, be flexible for on-call duties, and demonstrate awareness of health and safety obligations. This full-time role offers a salary range of $76,561 to $80,256 annually, plus superannuation, with opportunities for growth in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Willing to travel for work and respond to outbreaks.
• Awareness of work, health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the goals of the Plant Health program.
• Coordinates and conducts audits and inspections.
• Acts as a liaison with stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Current driver's licence

Ability to work out of hours

Flexibility for emergency responses

Job description

Department of Primary Industries & Regions SA – Glenside SA

Purpose

The Senior Plant Health Inspector contributes to the goals and objectives of the Plant Health program by supporting the planning, delivery, review, and reporting of plant health programs, activities and outcomes. The Senior Plant Health Inspector is also responsible for undertaking projects and activities to ensure that movements of horticultural produce are compliant with national market access and quarantine requirements.

This includes coordinating and conducting audits and inspections, provision of advice relating to market access and verifying and issuing plant health certifications to meet legislative requirements.

The Senior Plant Health Inspector performs regulatory activities and obligations that are associated with plant and plant product market access functions. This includes identifying, investigating and managing actions associated with, and reporting on, actual or suspected plant pest incursions, and other contraventions of the legislation.

The position also contributes to the regular review and the improvement of policies, standards and processes associated with the Plant Health Act 2009, and other regulatory standards.

The Senior Plant Health Inspector maintains effective relationships with stakeholders through the delivery of professional and timely responses to queries and issues raised by the general public.

A range of other expert technical and general information is also delivered to individuals, primary producers, market agents, growers, wholesalers, transport companies and horticultural associations to facilitate compliance with market access and quarantine requirements.

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!

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 December 2026.
• Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and interstate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• Detection and/or outbreaks of fruit fly and other declared pests and diseases may occur anywhere in the state and at any time of the year. The incumbent will be expected to join the First Response Team (FRT) and may be required to be available to travel and work anywhere in the State at short notice, therefore a flexible approach to working significant and out of hours work will be required during outbreaks.

Remuneration

OPS4 - $ 76,561 min - $ 80,256 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Gavin Grose
Senior Plant Biosecurity Officer
Phone: [phone] ***
Email: ***********@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, Quality Focus 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 PublicSector” form.

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.

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