Biosecurity Officer

Biosecurity Officer – Maranoa Regional Council

Location: Roma, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time hours/week)

Classification: Stream A – Level 7, Certified Agreement 2023

Rural Lands Allowance: $71.79 per week

About Maranoa Regional Council

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud, and
connected organisation supporting vibrant communities across our region. We
embrace collaboration and opportunity to build a strong, sustainable future — a
connected region where people, business, and industry thrive together.

Purpose of the Role

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking an experienced Biosecurity
Officer to lead and deliver Council's biosecurity programs across the region. This role takes ownership of managing
invasive animals and plants, driving proactive compliance with the Biosecurity
Act 2014, and leading education and engagement initiatives that strengthen
landholder and community biosecurity outcomes.
You'll work closely with landholders, government agencies, and internal
teams to reduce biosecurity risks, enhance sustainable land management, and
protect the region's environmental and economic resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead
  the planning and delivery of strategic biosecurity and pest management
  programs.
• Provide
  high-level advice on emerging biosecurity risks and priorities.
• Coordinate
  projects and resources to achieve measurable outcomes for the region.

Operational Delivery

• Oversee
  Council's biannual Coordinated Baiting Program and other pest management
  operations.
• Conduct
  targeted field inspections, surveillance, and control programs.
• Manage
  biosecurity-related grants and ensure compliance with project
  requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor
  and enforce biosecurity legislation in line with Council and state
  priorities.
• Support
  landholders to understand and meet their General Biosecurity Obligation
  (GBO).
• Prepare
  evidence-based reports and compliance documentation.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build
  and maintain strong working relationships with landholders, community
  groups, and partner agencies.
• Deliver
  practical education and awareness programs to improve local biosecurity
  capability.
• Represent
  Council at industry forums and regional committees.

Policy & Administration

• Assist
  with the development and review operational policies, procedures, and
  plans.
• Maintain
  accurate field and administrative records.
• Prepare
  funding applications, reports, and performance reviews that support
  continuous improvement.

For full details, please refer to the attached Position
Description.

What We Offer

• 9-day
  fortnight with a rostered day off (RDO)
• Long
  service leave after 7 years
• 5
  weeks annual leave per year
• 10
  weeks paid parental leave (full pay) or 20 weeks (half pay)
• 3
  weeks personal (sick) leave per year
• Salary
  sacrifice options (super contributions, novated leasing, remote rent
  assistance)
• Employee
  Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your family

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. A cover
   letter outlining your interest in the position
2. Your
   current resume (CV)
3. Responses
   to any application form questions (if applicable)

Additional Information

• Maranoa
  Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend
  vacancies without notice.
• The
  successful candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and
  will undergo a Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical
  assessment.

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Contact Information

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Telephone:

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively
support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.