HR SUPPORT OFFICER

Full job description
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 6757+7
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to join the People and Culture (PC) team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and contribute to shaping the future of South Australia's primary industries.

As a HR Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering frontline workforce support through timely and accurate HR advice, customer service, and administrative assistance. You’ll be the first point of contact for general HR queries, with a particular focus on recruitment, contract management, and employment conditions. Your work will help streamline processes and enhance the overall delivery of HR services across the department.


About You

We're looking for someone who thrives on delivering great service, communicates with confidence, and builds strong relationships across all levels. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.

Your understanding of HR or Administrative practices, preferably in the public sector along with your tech-savviness in HRMIS and Microsoft Office, will set you up for success. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience will be highly regarded and help you hit the ground running.


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 meaningful, challenging work with real opportunities for growth, learning, 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 works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
Opportunity up to May 2026.

Remuneration

ASO3 - $67,58+ min - $72,033 max per annum, plus superannuation


Enquiries

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Kristina August
Team Leader, HR Support on +61 8 842+ 3500 or via email at kristina.august2@sa.gov.au

To learn more about the Department, please visit our website: www.pir.sa.gov.au



Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Relationship Building / Maintaining and Customer Orientation 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: 17/06/2025 11:45 PM
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