Biosecurity Officer
3 days ago
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / 3 Years
Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
**Salary**: $68,045 - $93,274
Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry
Reference: VG/50964310
As a Biosecurity Officer you will support the Victorian community with preparing for and managing the impacts of biosecurity threats, mainly focusing on Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA). You will be energetic, thoughtful and have enthusiasm for working within a diverse regional team to deliver high quality services to the Victorian community.
Biosecurity Officers support community and industry with invasive plant and animal management, plant biosecurity, pest and disease surveillance to enable market access and respond to biosecurity and agricultural relief emergencies. You will be required to work as part of team to undertake RIFA surveillance, identification and recording.
**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Knowledge of Victorian agriculture and horticulture industries including biosecurity issues affecting these industries.
- Self-Management: experience in planning and prioritising work to ensure outcomes are achieved; resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through; and uses strengths to contribute constructively.
- Stakeholder engagement: Has collaborative, interpersonal and consultation skills, together with the ability to negotiate outcomes and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including government, non-government organisations, landholders and community members.
**Mandatory Qualifications**
- Tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Science or an equivalent science qualification.
**This is a fixed term position available for a period of 3 years. The work location for this position is Attwood or Cranbourne.**
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
**Applications close at midnight on Monday 28 October 2024.**
**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._
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