At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect Queensland from invasive species and collaborate with stakeholders to manage biosecurity threats.
- Company: Join Biosecurity Queensland, a leader in safeguarding our environment and economy.
- Benefits: Flexible work, diverse projects, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to preserving Queensland's biodiversity and health.
- Qualifications: Diploma in a relevant field and a current driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
We are looking for a senior biosecurity officer to join our high performing team in Invasive Plants and Animals. Work within a team of biosecurity officers to protect Queensland from invasive biosecurity threats in partnership with stakeholders.
Regulate the Biosecurity Act 2014 to prevent the introduction, keeping and movement of invasive species. 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 a senior biosecurity officer, you will deliver operational services that protect Queensland from the impacts of high-risk invasive species. With Queensland being affected by more biosecurity incursions than any other Australian state or territory, your efforts will be integral in helping the government prevent, respond to, and recover from invasive species incursions that threaten human health, social amenity, our economy, and environment.
You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
- Are dedicated to mitigating the impacts of invasive species on Queensland's economy and environment.
- Work effectively to prevent the establishment of invasive species and support stakeholders to manage invasive species.
- Are actively contributing as a senior member of a high-performing team.
There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must:
- Possess an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or higher qualification) in a relevant field or equivalent.
- Possess a current "C" class drivers' licence.
- Commit to obtain vaccinations (or provide evidence of prior vaccinations) for diseases such as Q fever.
This role requires the ability to travel intrastate and work outside normal business hours. Previous experience in undertaking invasive species management and investigations is highly regarded. It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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