Biosecurity Officer - Talent Pool Process

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Yass Valley Council; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a Biosecurity Officer for South East Local Land Services. You will support landholders to manage biosecurity, perform field activities, and ensure adherence to national standards.

Key duties include surveillance, emergency response support, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining records for program evaluation. Travel and accreditation requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation including Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
• Hold and maintain Authorised Officer status under the Biosecurity Act.
• Pesticide application qualifications to AQF3 level.
• Possess or willing to obtain NSW firearms licence and related attestations.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and regulatory activities for disease management.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity legislation and regulations.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders on biosecurity initiatives.
• Support surveillance, investigation, and emergency response efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to program evaluation.

Skills

Field work

Biosecurity knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

NSW Class C Driver Licence

AQF3 pesticide qualifications

Job description

• Talent Pool Recruitment for future Full time & Part time roles
• Locations for consideration – Bega, Berry, Braidwood, Cooma, Goulburn, Moss Vale, Yass and other South East regional office locations.
• Salary range from $87,199.00 to $95,482.00 + super & leave loading

About Us

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR). We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input

About The Role

As a Biosecurity Officer with South East Local Land Services, you'll play a key role in supporting landholders to manage biosecurity in the region. You'll work on field activities, compliance with regulations, helping protect the agricultural landscape and natural ecosystems. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, support emergency response efforts, and ensure programs meet national biosecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field and regulatory activities for disease management.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity legislation and regulations.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders on biosecurity initiatives.
• Support surveillance, investigation, and emergency response efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to program evaluation.

Key Challenges

• Engaging diverse stakeholders while applying regulations.
• Balancing planned activities with immediate biosecurity needs.

About You

This is a role for someone who loves being in the field, working with landholders and communities, and helping to protect and enhance our agricultural industries and natural environment.

Role

Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following, however, if not you’ll need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment in the role:

• The ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Officer status under the Biosecurity Act
• Appropriate pesticide application qualifications (minimum AQF3 level)
• The capacity to hold an NSW firearms licence or equivalent, as well as obtain the Statement of Attainment - Use firearms to humanely destroy animals (AQF AHCVPT203A or AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act
• Current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel

Application Closing Date

11:55pm Sunday, 20 September 2026

For more information, please contact Tom Pickering on 02 4842 3804 or email at [e-mail]. You can also view the role description.

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What is the process?

The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes.

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task.

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About Us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The Department Brings Together

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.