Biosecurity Officer

Role: Biosecurity Officer to join Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI). In this role, you will:

• Contribute to safeguarding Queensland from existing and emerging biosecurity threats.
• Support Queensland's producers and industries in accessing interstate markets.
• Promote the responsible use of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines.
• Regulate legislation such as the Biosecurity Act 2014, Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1988 and limited sections of the Drugs Misuse act 1981.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working to protect Queensland's agricultural future.

Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) – The PBPI Program has an integral role in delivering BQ's vision of leading the delivery of innovative, customer focused biosecurity services for Queensland. The Program's goal is to protect Queensland's agricultural industries, environment and communities from plant pests and diseases, and facilitate trade in high quality, safe agricultural products.

Our Biosecurity Officers play a key role in protecting Queensland's agricultural industries and environment. In this role, you will conduct field-based activities to monitor and manage biosecurity risks, enforce compliance with legislation, and support trade facilitation. Working with stakeholders, you will provide advice and promote responsible practices, while also contributing to emergency response efforts and professional development opportunities.

• Conducting surveillance, inspections, and audits to detect and manage biosecurity risks, including plant pests, diseases, and chemical misuse.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to provide technical advice, promote compliance, and facilitate trade through inspections and certification schemes.
• Undertake assessments of compliance across a range of industry stakeholders, preparing associated documents such as technical advice, reports, and assist in preparation of briefs of evidence in cases of serious non-compliance.
• Participating in emergency responses, including fieldwork in remote areas, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment