Biosecurity Officer
2 months ago
**Location**: Attwood
**Salary**: $65,409 to $89,661 plus superannuation
**Position No**: 020069
**Please note**: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PAA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.
PCI currently employs around 130 staff across Victoria to support community and industry with invasive plant and animal management, plant biosecurity pest and disease surveillance to enable market access, monitoring of chemical use in the agriculture sector, and preparing for and responding to biosecurity and agricultural relief emergencies.
The position will have key responsibilities under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, and will also be required to deliver activities under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992, the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 (Limited Powers), and Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 to support priority operational delivery.
As this is a regulatory position, you will be provided with training to obtain a Cert IV in Government Investigations and will be required to conduct investigations and may be requested to appear in court.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work to support interoperability across the business, including establishing strong working relationships with internal staff and various external stakeholders including private landowners, community and industry groups and local government agencies.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- An appropriate tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management is required for this position (other related Science Degrees may be considered).
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 3 years. The work location for this position is Attwood with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on 21 June 2023.
**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
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