Senior Biosecurity Officer

Senior Biosecurity Officer role at Illawarra Mercury.

Location: Braidwood – other locations within Southeast NSW considered.

Salary from $99,938.00 plus super and leave loading. Employment type: ongoing full time, 38 hours per week.

• Manage the delivery of biosecurity programs and advisory services to implement strategies and plans and ensure biosecurity risks are mitigated at the local level.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to pest animal management to achieve intended outcomes, including compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and state, region and Local Plans.
• Undertake activities in relation to emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of plans and strategies to enhance customer and stakeholder understanding of the animal and plant biosecurity functions of the LLS.
• Coordinate and lead operational projects, including animal and plant biosecurity surveillance activities and disease investigations to ensure the rapid identification of new and emerging biosecurity threats, providing recommendations to local management to ensure a timely response.
• Undertake project activities that increase the capacity of customers to manage and deal with biosecurity issues.
• Deliver compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations including pest and disease management and livestock and plant traceability meet performance standards.
• Undertake monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement (MERI) activities to demonstrate that LLS objectives are met.

• Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete same.
• Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process. If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW and be a trusted local partner and problem-solver. You will:

• Deliver with impact by contributing to cutting edge projects and research, gaining career-defining opportunities, and being part of a team creating sustainable solutions.
• Connect to what matters through strong community relationships and a sense of belonging within the team.
• Live your way by embracing flexibility that fits you and the team in Regional NSW.

We are a dedicated, proactive organization focused on inclusive recruitment and diverse perspectives.

The successful applicant may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available over the next eighteen months. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our department; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and ensure accessibility at every stage of the recruitment process.