**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 672612
**Location**: 5064 - URRBRAE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**The Opportunity**
We have an opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute. Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
The primary purpose of the Fruit Fly Response Laboratory Manager is coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Fruit Fly response laboratory including planning, coordinating and monitoring a range of complex program and project diagnostic activities and support functions for the Fruit Fly Response Program.
The role plans, coordinates and monitors a range of program and project support functions including the delivery and reporting of Fruit Fly Diagnostic activities and outcomes.
The Fruit Fly Response Laboratory Manager is also responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring laboratory systems, protocols and practices and coordinating and conducting audits and inspections to ensure the Fruit Fly Response Laboratory is compliant with national market access and quarantine requirements.
The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities including:
- Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses
- Managing adverse events effectively and helping primary industries and communities improve preparedness, resilience and recover well
- Regulatory excellence and reforms of our legislative framework and programs to drive efficiency, effectiveness and unlock potential
- Build partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities
- Organisational performance as a modern, flexible, and responsive organisation that values and develops its people
- Preparedness to contribute to PIRSA's response and recovery obligations in emergency situations
The role contributes to delivering Biosecurity objectives by providing consultancy to scientific programs and projects that deliver a key SARDI Crop Sciences divisional objective of managing the risks to South Australia posed by invasive insect pests.
**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.
**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.
**Special Conditions**
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- **Opportunity up to December 2025**
**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 work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- 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.
- Upholding the ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards as contained in the Public Sector Act, 2009.
- Participating in PIRSA's Performance Management and Development Program.
**Remuneration**
ASO5 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max per annum, plus superannuation
**Enquiries**
Katharina Merkel
**Senior Entomologist**
Phone: 0407471742
**Application Instructions**
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**: 08/06/2025 11:45 PM