Biosecurity Inspector

**Biosecurity Inspector (708744)**:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Primary Industries and Water

Biosecurity Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Monday 23 January, 2023 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Monday 23 January, 2023 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3**Salary**:

- $70,490.00 to $76,195.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Fixed-term, part-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- The position will provide Biosecurity Tasmania with increased capacity for targeted inspection of high risk host material for Queensland fruit fly and other trade related pests. The position will help mitigate the risk of the incursion of fruit fly and similar high risk pests into Tasmania and assist in identifying, preventing and responding to biosecurity risks and implementation of Biosecurity Operations work plans.The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.

**Hours**:
Minimum 50 hours per annum, hours will vary (majority of hours October to March) - in accordance with an approved roster.

**Period of Appointment**:
ASAP until 30 September 2024

**Duties**:
The position will provide Biosecurity Tasmania with increased capacity for targeted inspection of high risk host material for Queensland fruit fly and other trade related pests. The position will help mitigate the risk of the incursion of fruit fly and similar high risk pests into Tasmania and assist in identifying, preventing and responding to biosecurity risks and implementation of Biosecurity Operations work plans.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Current unrestricted motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer. The following check is to be conducted:

- Satisfactory security clearance as required by port authorities

**Desirable Requirements**:

- A Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification in plant health, animal health, land management or invasive species management biosecurity emergency management or government investigations or statutory compliance relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by either a university, a vocational education organisation or a registered and accredited training provider.

**Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents**:
**How to apply**:
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

**Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.**

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.

**For more information on the position please contact**:
Emma Hutchinson
Principal Biosecurity Officer
0439 019 144