To2 Biosecurity Officers

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Achieve Group Recruitment Full time

Location: Brisbane
- Salary Guide: $44 per hour
- Discipline: Government and Defence
- Contact name: Don Byers
- Contract
- Job published: 13 Nov 2023

Achieve Group Australia are recruiting for Biosecurity Officers in Coopers Plains within the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity Team.

As our Biosecurity Officer, you will:

- Assist the team to achieve efficient and effective delivery of operational goals following relevant standard operating procedures.
- As defined in the relevant operational plan, assist the team to undertake tasks contributing to the protection of the Queensland biosecurity system by conducting field-based inspection, monitoring, surveillance, and information gathering. Specific tasks supporting this will include:

- Providing government inspection services to facilitate interstate market access
- Conducting surveillance and collecting data and samples to support national and state-based plant pest and disease projects
- Assisting stakeholders to manage biosecurity risks associated with diseases and pests
- Work with external stakeholders to facilitate their legislative compliance by responding to technical enquires and providing accurate and timely technical advice reflecting relevant policy. This includes:

- ensuring that queries are escalated to a more experienced/knowledgeable colleague when required; and
- developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to promote biosecurity risk management and government policy.

**Mandatory requirements**
- It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Associate Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture or environment) from a recognised tertiary institute.
- For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.
- A current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence

**You might also have**
- Previous experience with, or appointment under any legislation.
- Previous experience carrying out field-based inspections or surveillance.

**Don Byers**:
**Managing Director**:


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