Invasive Species Risk Mitigator

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeRiskAssessment Full time $80,000 - $123,456
Scientist (Risk Assessment) Job Description

Join a dynamic team to apply for the Scientist (Risk Assessment) role.

About the Role

  • This position involves working with stakeholders to prepare evidence-based pest risk assessments that will be used to prioritise invasive and potentially invasive animal and plant species.
  • Key responsibilities include documenting pest risk assessment procedures, developing/refining decision-support tools, promoting awareness of the process used to select top-priority species for regulatory and operational responses, maintaining a library of scientific assessments and contributing to the development of surveillance plans, eradication feasibility assessments and species-specific control plans.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of contemporary methods for managing invasive species.
  • Ability to document procedures and develop/revise policies and practices.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • A chance to make a real difference in protecting our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.
  • The opportunity to contribute to the development of strategies and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.

Others

  • It is a requirement for all positions to have a criminal history check completed.
  • Applications remain current for 12 months.
  • Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x.

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries: Government Administration

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