Field Biosecurity Officer: Surveillance & Compliance

Queensland Government; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Biosecurity Officer to help protect Queensland’s biodiversity, agriculture and communities. The role involves conducting surveillance, inspections and audits to detect biosecurity risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote compliance and biosecurity outcomes.

You will participate in biosecurity operations and incidents as required, with emphasis on fieldwork, attention to detail and problem-solving under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Current C class driver's licence.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks and strenuous activities, handle livestock and operate a 4WD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance, inspections and audits to detect and manage biosecurity risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide technical advice, promote compliance and facilitate biosecurity outcomes.
• Participate in biosecurity operations and incidents involving animals, plants and invasive species as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Biosecurity Officer to help protect Queensland’s biodiversity, agriculture and communities. The role involves conducting surveillance, inspections and audits to detect biosecurity risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote compliance and biosecurity outcomes.

You will participate in biosecurity operations and incidents as required, with emphasis on fieldwork, attention to detail and problem-solving under challenging conditions.