Technical Officer

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time $84,794 - $93,020 per year
  • APS 5 - $84,794 - $93,020 per annum plus superannuation
  • Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division
  • Adelaide (SA), Brisbane (QLD), Cairns (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Darwin (NT), Melbourne (VIC), Mickleham (VIC), Perth (WA) or Sydney (NSW)


• Use science to protect Australia from biosecurity threats.

• Work with highly motivated and experienced scientists.

• Flexible work options.

Who we are
The Plant Sciences and Risk Assessment Branch is an inclusive, diverse work area that develops science-based policies that protect Australia's plant-based industries, the natural environment and the community from exotic plant pests and diseases. The branch also provides scientific and technical submissions that help to maintain, improve and open overseas export markets for Australian plants and plant products.

The Jobs
Key responsibilities of these roles include:


• assisting with biosecurity risk analyses and policy reviews by researching, collating and analysing information from scientific literature about plant pests and diseases

• undertaking technical assessments to support the preparation of risk assessment and policy documents to assist with gaining and maintaining export market access for Australian plant products

• drafting evidence-based technical advice policy documents, technical reports, official briefings and various forms of correspondence for a range of internal and external stakeholders

• engaging and collaborating with stakeholders, including departmental staff, technical experts and industry.

Please note that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill several vacancies in the branch and that the roles may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed on the Job Description. 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 be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

For further information on the work of our department please click here.

What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
An interest in agriculture, science or the biosecurity system would be an advantage.

Mandatory qualifications
A tertiary qualification in a relevant science discipline (e.g. plant pathology, entomology, plant biosecurity or general biological, agricultural or environmental science) is mandatory.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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