Regional Plant Health & Biosecurity Specialist

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Dubbo; Presencial; AUD 105.000 - 129.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW – Dubbo NSW is seeking a motivated Plant Health/Biosecurity expert to safeguard our plant industries across the Central West region. This temporary role supports surveillance, advice and response planning with landholders, industry groups and government partners.

You will deliver surveillance for exotic pests, provide biosecurity education, coordinate communications on seasonal risks, and help strengthen regional preparedness

Formación

• Qualifications in agriculture, biosecurity, environmental science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of plant health, biosecurity principles or agricultural production systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs or field-based activities.
• Sound problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver surveillance activities for exotic and emerging plant pests and diseases.
• Provide biosecurity advice, education and extension services to landholders and industry.
• Support preparedness, response and recovery activities for plant biosecurity incidents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry and the community.
• Coordinate communication and awareness activities relating to seasonal risks and emerging threats.
• Collect, analyse and report information to inform biosecurity outcomes and decision-making.
• Contribute to regional projects that strengthen industry resilience and preparedness.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Driver licence

Educación

Agriculture / Biosecurity degree

Related field or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW – Dubbo NSW is seeking a motivated Plant Health/Biosecurity expert to safeguard our plant industries across the Central West region. This temporary role supports surveillance, advice and response planning with landholders, industry groups and government partners.

You will deliver surveillance for exotic pests, provide biosecurity education, coordinate communications on seasonal risks, and help strengthen regional preparedness