Biosecurity Field Inspector – Mobile Response Lead

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

World-leading dept

Supportive team

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking a Senior Quarantine Inspector for the Mobile Response Team based in WA. The role involves undertaking quarantine inspections and certification with minimal supervision, requiring physical activity and occasional travel to support incidents.

Successful candidates will interpret and apply relevant acts, regulations and guidelines, communicate with stakeholders, and participate in incident responses.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying quarantine acts, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Ability to provide practical advice in a quarantine environment.
• Capability to work within a close team and across locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarantine inspections and certification across commodities to ensure compliance with import/export laws.
• Report contraventions of relevant legislation and assist in incident reports.
• Support operational tasks for the Mobile Response Team and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Quarantine inspections

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking a Senior Quarantine Inspector for the Mobile Response Team based in WA. The role involves undertaking quarantine inspections and certification with minimal supervision, requiring physical activity and occasional travel to support incidents.

Successful candidates will interpret and apply relevant acts, regulations and guidelines, communicate with stakeholders, and participate in incident responses.