Compliance Coordinator

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government’s National Fire Ant Eradication Program is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to investigate breaches of biosecurity legislation, gather and assess evidence, and provide practical compliance guidance. This hands-on role involves working with operations and external stakeholders to promote voluntary compliance and enforce appropriate actions.

You will manage information gathering, interviews, and witness statements, contributing to investigations and court documentation while

Qualifications

• Investigate potential breaches of biosecurity legislation and gather evidence
• Provide practical compliance advice and support enforcement actions
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote compliance

Responsibilities

• investigate potential breaches of biosecurity legislation including gathering and assessing information and evidence, conducting interviews, collecting witness statements and assisting with investigation and court documentation
• work alongside operational teams to undertake risk-based compliance, investigation and enforcement activities, while providing clear advice on biosecurity requirements and applicable legislation
• build effective relationships with stakeholders, support consistent and proportionate responses to compliance matters and contribute to improving compliance strategies, procedures and practices.

Skills

Investigation

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Information gathering

Interviews

Job description

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

As a Compliance Coordinator with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, youￂll use your investigation, compliance and stakeholder engagement skills to help protect Queensland from fire ants. Investigate potential breaches, gather and assess evidence, provide practical compliance advice and work with operational teams and stakeholders to achieve effective compliance outcomes.

Positions are available at Mutdapilly, Burleigh Heads and Virginia.

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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program works to protect Queensland's communities, environment and industries from the impacts of fire ants.

As our Compliance Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting compliance with Queensland's biosecurity requirements. You'll respond to and investigate potential breaches of legislation, gather and assess evidence, provide practical advice and work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to support appropriate compliance and enforcement action.

This is a hands‑on compliance role where you'll use your judgement, communication and investigation skills to manage a range of matters. You'll work with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, industry and the community, to promote understanding of biosecurity requirements and encourage voluntary compliance.

As Our Compliance Coordinator, You Will

• investigate potential breaches of biosecurity legislation including gathering and assessing information and evidence, conducting interviews, collecting witness statements and assisting with investigation and court documentation
• work alongside operational teams to undertake risk‑based compliance, investigation and enforcement activities, while providing clear advice on biosecurity requirements and applicable legislation
• build effective relationships with stakeholders, support consistent and proportionate responses to compliance matters and contribute to improving compliance strategies, procedures and practices.

We're looking for someone who can confidently assess information, apply sound judgement and communicate clearly with a range of people. You'll bring strong information and evidence‑gathering and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, statements of fact and recommendations.

Experience in compliance, regulation, investigations or enforcement will be highly regarded.

There are two positions is available in Mutdapilly (West of Brisbane) and Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast) , please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

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

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Auditing & Compliance