Biosecurity Officer

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Biosecurity Officer, you’ll contribute individually and as part of a team to deliver operational activities for the Invasive Plants and Animals (IP&A) unit. You will participate in preventative activities and eradication responses, provide support to local government with invasive species planning and undertake investigations into alleged breaches of the Biosecurity Act 2014 .

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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 significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The Invasive Plants and Animals (IP&A) program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.

As a Biosecurity Officer, You Will

• Support local governments with local and regional biosecurity planning processes
• Participate in Biosecurity operations directed at the eradication of invasive species in high priority situations.
• Undertake investigations into alleged offences against the Biosecurity Act 2014 .
• Provide accurate and timely technical advice on best practice for the control of invasive species.

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:

• It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.
• This role requires you to be vaccinated for Q Fever or willing to be vaccinated.

You may have previous experience or awareness of weed and pest animal management practices, field survey methodology, stakeholder relationship building and/or compliances procedures. This role requires the ability to operate a 4WD in remote situations and you may be required to drive for extended periods (within driver standards), walk up to 5 km, lift 10 kg and repeatedly place and pick up field samples.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
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Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications may remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment