Principal Biosecurity Officer

8 hours ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time
Overview

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.

As a Principal Biosecurity Inspector, you will lead a small team of biosecurity officers while also directly contributing to the program's operational activities. This role requires a balance of oversight and hands-on involvement in managing biosecurity risks, ensuring legislative compliance, engaging stakeholders, and contributing to emergency responses. Additionally, you will play a vital role in operational planning and supporting senior management to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, and actively participate in the activities of a small team of biosecurity inspectors to deliver on program objectives.
  • Foster a safe, positive and collaborative team culture, supporting professional development and continuous improvement within the team and program.
  • Undertake and oversee surveillance, inspections, and audits to detect, manage, and mitigate biosecurity risks, including plant pests, diseases, and chemical misuse.
  • Coordinate and participate in compliance activities, ensuring enforcement of key legislation such as the Biosecurity Act 2014, Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1988, Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 and relevant sections of the Drugs Misuse Act 1981
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of the Operational Work Plan, aligning your team's activities with the broader goals of Biosecurity Queensland.
  • Provide high-level technical and strategic advice to stakeholders, including industry groups, government agencies, and community organisations, to promote compliance and facilitate trade.
  • Support the Senior Principal Biosecurity Officer and Operations Manager by contributing to program planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Actively prepare and review technical reports, compliance assessments, and briefs of evidence for cases of serious non-compliance.
  • Participate in emergency responses, including field-based activities in remote areas.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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