Biosecurity Officer

Queensland Government; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Biosecurity Officer (Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Operations) to deliver field-based biosecurity and welfare activities, providing informed advice to ABW management and working within the framework of relevant legislation.

The role requires handling livestock, operating a 4WD, and maintaining high attention to detail and timeliness. Q Fever vaccination or willingness is essential, along with a valid C class license.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field (Australian).
• Current C class drivers' licence is required.
• Vaccination for Q Fever or willingness to be vaccinated.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational biosecurity and welfare services for ABW in your area, following established policies and legislation.
• Investigate breaches under the Animal Care & Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014.
• Offer accurate advice and workable solutions to ABW management and support statewide biosecurity objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

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

As a Biosecurity Officer (Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Operations), you will:

Contribute individually and as part of a team to deliver operational activities for animal biosecurity & welfare in a consistent, considered approach. Provide accurate advice & workable solutions to AB&W management on biosecurity risks.

Investigate alleged breaches of legislation relevant to the AB&W program within your work area & zone including Animal Care & Protection Act 2001 & the Biosecurity Act 2014.

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.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

As our biosecurity officer, you will provide operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland. 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 biosecurity concerns that threaten our environment and economy. This role is crucial to supporting Biosecurity Queensland investigate reports under the Biosecurity Act 2014, including cattle tick outbreaks and investigating reports underthe Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 for potential animal welfare offences including Cruelty and Duty of Care for livestock and domestic animals.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:

• Are dedicated to protecting and enhancing animal biosecurity and welfare.
• Can manage your own work priorities, ensuring assigned tasks are undertaken promptly and meet the project deliverables.
• Are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.

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.

This role requires the ability to handle livestock and operate a 4WD. Previous field experience with animal welfare and disease investigations is highly regarded. If you do not have field experience, you will bring a good attitude and willingness to learn these aspects of the role.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-skilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

Why Work For Us

• 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
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701573/26

Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment