Leading Biosecurity Officer

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Ongoing - Full Time

**Salary**:$97,955 - $97,955

**Grade**:SciB

**Occupation**: Agriculture/Primary Industry

**Location**: Melbourne

**Reference**: 266

The Leading Biosecurity Officer - Agricultural Chemicals will deliver Chemical Operations projects and activities throughout the South East region, including monitoring and implementing compliance activities to ensure adherence to the relevant chemical control of use legislation.

Reporting to the Biosecurity Manager - South East, you will lead the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, fertiliser and stockfeed under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992, including the conduct of complex and lengthy investigations and chemical audit projects. You will also provide extension and advisory services to AgVet chemical users. You will establish strong working relationships with internal staff and various external stakeholders, including private landowners, community, agricultural and horticultural industry groups as well as local and state government agencies managing AgVet chemical use issues in peri-urban areas.

As this is a regulatory position, you may be required to conduct investigations and appear in court. This position has responsibilities under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical (Control of Use) 1992 Act (the Act), Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical (Control of Use) Regulations 2017 and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- Current Drivers Licence for a motor vehicle
- Manual handling
- Hold a current Applied First Aid Certificate (Level 2 to be completed during probation period)
- Vaccination against Q fever is recommended.

**This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Attwood, Cranbourne or Ellinbank with hybrid work arrangements available.**

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.

**In particular please address**:

- Your demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of regulation within Victorian agriculture and horticulture industries including biosecurity issues such as chemical misuse affecting these industries; and
- Your demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the **Position Description**, including the mandatory requirements.

**Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.**

**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._

Applications close Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 28 May 2025

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