Principal Advisor

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Primary Industries and Water
Biosecurity Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 03 September, 2024 11:55 PM

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

- Tuesday 3 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7**Salary**:

- $125,536.00 to $132,125.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:

- South, North, North West, Statewide, To be negotiated**Location**:

- Hobart, Launceston or Devonport**Job description**:

- Join us in an exciting role helping protect Tasmania’s natural environment, agricultural industries, and economy from damaging emergency events.**About the role**:
You’ll play a critical role in preparing and building the capacity of Biosecurity Tasmania to enable the effective response and management of emergent threats. Some of your key duties will include:

- Plan, develop, and maintain an emergency management framework.
- Represent Biosecurity Tasmania at Commonwealth, State, and Regional government committees.
- Provide strategic and operational biosecurity emergency management advice.
- Oversee and manage Biosecurity Tasmania’s emergency management program and staff.
- Coordinate and implement recommendations from emergency response reviews and preparedness exercises.

This is a new 12-month Fixed Term position based in Devonport, Hobart, or Launceston

**About us**:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

**Hours per fortnight**:
73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

**Period of appointment**:
12 months.

**Desirable requirements**:

- Advanced Diploma in Emergency Management, or other relevant qualifications.
- Qualifications in Incident Management e.g. Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS).

**How to apply**:

- Review the Statement of Duties.

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- Upload your 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.

**Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria**.
- Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

**For more information please contact**:
Justin Helmich
Director (Biosecurity Operations)
Phone: 0460 022 710