Biosecurity Officer

Primary Industries; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Biosecurity Officer to conduct field-based activities that monitor and manage plant, animal, and human health biosecurity risks across Queensland. You will collaborate with stakeholders, provide technical advice, and promote responsible practices while supporting trade facilitation and regulatory compliance.

The role involves fieldwork in remote areas, participation in emergency responses, and opportunities for professional development as part of the PBPI

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent is mandatory.
• A current C class drivers' licence is mandatory.
• Commitment to obtain vaccinations (or evidence of prior vaccinations) for diseases such as Q fever will be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based activities to monitor and manage biosecurity risks.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and support trade facilitation through inspections and certification schemes.
• Participate in emergency responses and fieldwork in remote areas, contributing to continuous improvement.

Education

Diploma or Associate Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent

C class drivers' licence

Job description

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

Join Biosecurity Queensland and contribute to work that makes a real difference to Queensland communities, industries, and the environment. We protect human, animal and plant health by preventing and managing biosecurity risks such as pests and diseases. Through close collaboration with producers, industry and the community, we monitor and respond to threats, support market access for Queensland's primary industries and regulate the safe use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. By investing in capability, preparedness, and continuous improvement, we help ensure Queensland remains resilient to current and future biosecurity challenges.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

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.

Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) - The PBPI Program has an integral role in delivering BQ's vision of leading the delivery of innovative, customer focused biosecurity services for Queensland. The Program's goal is to protect Queensland's agricultural industries, environment and communities from plant pests and diseases and facilitate trade in high quality, safe agricultural products.

Our Biosecurity Officer and play a key role in protecting Queensland's agricultural industries and environment. In this role, you will conduct field-based activities to monitor and manage biosecurity risks, monitor compliance with legislation and support trade facilitation. Working with stakeholders, you will provide advice and promote responsible practices, while also contributing to emergency response efforts and professional development opportunities.

Key activities include:

• Conducting surveillance, inspections, and audits to detect and manage biosecurity risks, including plant pests, diseases, and chemical misuse.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to provide technical advice, promote compliance, and facilitate trade through inspections and certification schemes.
• Participating in emergency responses, including fieldwork in remote areas, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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

• Diploma or Associate Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent (e.g., agriculture and environment) from a recognised tertiary institute is mandatory.
• A current ‘C' class drivers' licence.

Commitment to obtain vaccinations (or evidence of prior vaccinations) for diseases such as Q fever will be required.

Previous field experience in identifying plant pests and disease, chemical application or background in auditing or 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.

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.
• 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.