Biosecurity Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

APS 4 - $74,882 - $81,521 per annum plus superannuation
- Biosecurity Operations Division
- Melbourne (VIC) and Perth (WA)
- _Conduct inspection activities onboard commercial & non-commercial vessels as well as cruise vessels & military vessels._
- _Seeking applicants with strong personal integrity who will ensure activities are performed without interference or undue influence._
- _Multiple vacancies available in Perth and Melbourne._

**Who we are**
Maritime Operations and Regulatory Capability delivers regulatory assessments and inspections of international vessels to ensure compliance with Australis’s biosecurity requirements. The pathway holds responsibility for administering the Infringement Notice Scheme primarily for infringement notices issued in the airport environment. In addition, the pathway also undertakes a range of enabling services on behalf of the Biosecurity Operations Division including recruitment and workforce planning, learning and development, coaching and regulatory capability and workforce management.

The maritime environment is a diverse and dynamic working environment. As part of the Maritime Operations Team your responsibilities will include the delivery of biosecurity operations regulatory functions within the maritime working environment. You will be required to conduct a full range of inspection activities onboard commercial and non-commercial vessels as well as cruise vessels and military vessels.

**The Jobs**
The duties of the roles include, but are not limited to:

- conducting complex assessments to manage and monitor risks associated with the arrival of international vessels (including commercial, non-commercial, cruise and military) using internal systems such as the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System and the Scheduling Workload and Management System
- conducting biosecurity inspections and surveillance within the maritime working environment to determine compliance with the relevant legislation
- providing timely and accurate advice on complex biosecurity matters to internal and external stakeholders (including the maritime industry and other government partners)
- prioritising tasks including adapting to changing and competing priorities
- building and sustaining supportive, collaborative and effective working relationships
- promoting and modelling behaviour in accordance with the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct
- promoting and complying with departmental Work Health and Safety and rehabilitation policies and guidelines.

**Please note** that this recruitment process will be used to fill **nine vacancies in the section - five in Perth and four in Melbourne**. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What we are looking for**
**Key attributes**
Successful applicants will contribute to the division meeting its regulatory goals of managing biosecurity risks by demonstrating the following attributes:
Integrity
- Demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles across all areas of work.
- Undertake duties in line with the _Biosecurity Act 2015_ and decision support materials.
- Maintain biosecurity and personal integrity at all times.

Independence
- Ensure activities are performed without interference or undue influence from those being regulated or those who have a vested interest.
- The ability to make evidence-based decisions using sound judgement in line with legislation.
- The confidence and willingness to challenge, even where doubt exists.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
The successful applicants must:

- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
- note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work
- note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work
- wear an official uniform supplied by the department including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy
- obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures
- note that you must satisfactorily complete the department’s Biosecurity Foundation Program and meet the minimum requirements in order to be appointed as a Biosecurity Officer under the _Biosecurity Act 2015_.

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