Lead Bee Biosecurity & Varroa Management

Primary Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Principal Biosecurity Officer (Bee Biosecurity and Varroa Management) to lead bee pest surveillance and program delivery within the PBPI Program. You will engage with stakeholders, develop relationships across government, industry and research to protect Queensland's beekeeping, pollination and related industries.

You will provide expert advice on bee pests and diseases, maintain state-wide surveillance oversight and contribute to policy development and

Qualifications

• A current C class drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to raise awareness and preparedness for bee industry risks.
• Maintain active overview of bee pest surveillance, control and containment activities.
• Provide expert advice on bee pests and diseases surveillance, control and containment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government, industry, research organisations and community stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Principal Biosecurity Officer (Bee Biosecurity and Varroa Management) to lead bee pest surveillance and program delivery within the PBPI Program. You will engage with stakeholders, develop relationships across government, industry and research to protect Queensland's beekeeping, pollination and related industries.

You will provide expert advice on bee pests and diseases, maintain state-wide surveillance oversight and contribute to policy development and