Director, Biosecurity Emergency Prep & Response (Remote)

Derwent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 246,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in NSW is seeking a Director, Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness and Response to lead the state's biosecurity emergency preparedness and response, shaping how NSW protects its primary industries.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Biosecurity and Food Safety, the role sets policies, plans and training under the NSW State Emergency Management Plan and represents DPIRD on senior state and interdepartmental committees; the

Responsibilities

• Lead the state's biosecurity emergency preparedness and response.
• Location flexibility available.
• Represent DPIRD on senior state and interdepartmental committees.

Job description

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in NSW is seeking a Director, Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness and Response to lead the state's biosecurity emergency preparedness and response, shaping how NSW protects its primary industries.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Biosecurity and Food Safety, the role sets policies, plans and training under the NSW State Emergency Management Plan and represents DPIRD on senior state and interdepartmental committees; the