Biosecurity Inspector

**Biosecurity Inspector (Detector Dogs) (707709)**:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Primary Industries and Water

Biosecurity Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Monday 06 February, 2023 11:55 PM

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

- Monday 6 February, 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, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- To undertake clearances of passengers, freight and vehicles at border and post-border environments in Tasmania and assist in the management and deployment of Detector Dogs and supervision of Dog Handlers.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 per fortnight**:
73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation) - in accordance with an approved roster.

**Period of Appointment**:
ASAP until 19 June 2024, or until the return of the substantive occupant - whichever is sooner.

**Duties**:
To undertake clearances of passengers, freight and vehicles at border and post-border environments in Tasmania and assist in the management and deployment of Detector Dogs and supervision of Dog Handlers.

**Essential Requirements**:

- 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.
- current unrestricted motor vehicle driver’s licence.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- A Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification in companion animal services or dog handling and 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**:
Gill Taylor
Program Coordinator (Detector Dogs)
0437 713 593