International Biosecurity Specialist

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeBiosecurity Full time
Job Description

The Maritime Operations Section within the pathway conducts regulatory assessment and inspections of arriving international vessels to ensure compliance with Australia's biosecurity requirements.

This role requires the delivery of biosecurity operations regulatory functions within a dynamic working environment. As part of the maritime team, your responsibilities will include conducting full range inspection activities onboard commercial and non-commercial vessels as well as cruise vessels and military vessels.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for individuals with experience working with a range of stakeholders.

  • Conducting complex assessments to manage and monitor risks associated with the arrival of international vessels using internal systems.
  • Conducting biosecurity inspections and surveillance to determine compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Providing timely and accurate advice on complex biosecurity matters to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prioritizing 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.
Benefits

This recruitment process will be used to fill multiple vacancies across Adelaide (SA) and Fremantle (WA). The merit pool established through this selection process may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

Others

The successful applicants must:

  • Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.
  • Note that the physical requirements of the role involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work.
  • Participate in an on-call roster and be available to perform duty outside standard hours.
  • Perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
  • Wear an official uniform supplied by the department during field operations.
  • Complete the department's Biosecurity Foundation Program and meet the minimum requirements to be appointed as a Biosecurity Officer under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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