Senior Biosecurity & Invasive Species Programs Lead

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Albury City; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Invasive Species Project & Programs Officer at DPIRD NSW in Albury will coordinate priority weed programs across NSW, engaging local government, Regional Weed Committees and Local Land Services to prevent and intervene against invasive weeds.

Using data and local intelligence, you will identify risks, guide eradication and containment activities, contribute to weed biosecurity policy, and build strong relationships across government and community for practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs or projects in biosecurity or related fields.
• Knowledge of weed management and biosecurity policy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government, industry and community.
• Data-driven approach to identify risks and support containment.
• Proven project management with competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Hold a NSW driver's license and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priority weed programs across NSW with various partners.
• Support prevention and early intervention activities.
• Coordinate eradication and containment programs.
• Contribute to weed biosecurity policy, planning and program delivery.

Job description

The Senior Invasive Species Project & Programs Officer at DPIRD NSW in Albury will coordinate priority weed programs across NSW, engaging local government, Regional Weed Committees and Local Land Services to prevent and intervene against invasive weeds.

Using data and local intelligence, you will identify risks, guide eradication and containment activities, contribute to weed biosecurity policy, and build strong relationships across government and community for practical outcomes.