Scientist (Risk Assessment)
4 days ago
OverviewJoin to apply for the Scientist (Risk Assessment) role at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland).
Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders.
BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.
Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general.
The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.As Our Scientist (Risk Assessment) You WillResponsibilitiesWork as part of a team to prepare evidence-based pest risk assessments that will be used to prioritise invasive and potentially invasive animal and plant species; including species not yet established in Queensland, species in an early stage of invasion in Queensland and species that are already well-established.Document pest risk assessment procedures and develop/refine decision-support tools that will be used to periodically review and update lists of prohibited and restricted biosecurity matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014.Promote and improve awareness of the process used to select top-priority species for regulatory and operational responses.Maintain a library of scientific assessments which support operational delivery and policy development.Contribute to the development of surveillance plans, eradication feasibility assessments and species-specific control plans.Maintain and acquire knowledge of contemporary methods for managing invasive species to develop and revise procedures, policies and practices, as required.It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Other informationFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries: Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Scientist" roles.Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoMurarrie, Queensland, Australia 4 days agoOther similar roles and locations may be listed here as part of the job board experience.
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full timeOverviewJoin to apply for the Scientist (Risk Assessment) role at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland).Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health,...
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeBring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. #DPIcareers. Join us and be a part of our ongoing prevention and response to biosecurity threats. Work as part of a team to prepare evidence-based pest risk assessments that will be used to prioritise invasive and potentially invasive animal and plant species. Biosecurity Queensland (BQ)...
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full timeBiosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders.BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.Through supporting the collective efforts of our...
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