Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Field Officer

Primary Industries; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Industries invites applications for a Biosecurity Officer (Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Operations) in Queensland. You will contribute to operational activities delivering consistent biosecurity and welfare management, provide accurate advice and workable solutions to ABW management.

The role involves investigating alleged breaches under the Animal Care & Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014, supporting BQ's effort to protect agriculture and markets, field work with livestock

Qualifications

• Mandatory Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent.
• A current C class driver’s licence.
• Vaccination for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated.
• Field experience with animal welfare and disease investigations is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare.
• Investigate breaches under relevant Acts within your area.
• Support ABW management with accurate advice and workable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to protect Queensland's agriculture and environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Primary Industries invites applications for a Biosecurity Officer (Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Operations) in Queensland. You will contribute to operational activities delivering consistent biosecurity and welfare management, provide accurate advice and workable solutions to ABW management.

The role involves investigating alleged breaches under the Animal Care & Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014, supporting BQ's effort to protect agriculture and markets, field work with livestock