Principal Biosecurity Officer
4 weeks ago
We are looking for an Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Officer to join our high-performance team at Biosecurity Queensland – Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Operational team.
Responsibilities- Independently conduct and oversee activities to achieve efficient and effective delivery of operational goals, working in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Provide team leadership by modeling and nurturing a positive team culture, and actively contributing to team capability development through coaching, guiding colleagues, and sharing knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Supervise the work of Biosecurity Officers when required to ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely.
Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and protecting the environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We uphold high animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, crucial for Queensland's primary industries. BQ monitors and regulates agricultural and veterinary chemical use to ensure safety and compliance, and develops capabilities to protect Queensland against biosecurity risks.
Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and market access. Our team collaborates to mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold animal welfare and management standards, and lead DPI responses to biosecurity emergencies, aligning with departmental strategic goals for leadership in animal welfare, ethics, and service delivery.
As our Principal Biosecurity Officer, you will provide operational services to protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland.
Additional Responsibilities- Undertake compliance activities under the Queensland legislation, including the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014.
- Possess thorough knowledge and skills in administration and compliance with relevant legislation, internal procedures, and systems (e.g., exercising powers, auditing, investigation, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, preparing court briefs, using BQ Case Management).
- Participate in disease surveillance and emergency response activities, which may include collecting samples from live and deceased animals.
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to complete a criminal history check.
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
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