Principal Biosecurity Officer

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Ajax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Principal Biosecurity Officer to enhance its efforts in animal welfare and biosecurity management. This pivotal role ensures compliance with Queensland legislation, supports disease prevention, and upholds animal management standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of the agency while ensuring effective response to biosecurity threats.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of administration and compliance with biosecurity legislation.
• Skills related to auditing, investigation, and evidence collection.
• Experience in disease surveillance activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance activities under relevant legislation.
• Participate in disease surveillance and emergency response activities.
• Conduct interviews and prepare court briefs as needed.

Skills

Compliance

Animal Welfare

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in Animal Science or Biosecurity

Job description

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About the role: Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our team works together to mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and management, and lead DPI's response to biosecurity emergency incidents, aligning with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management, and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

Key responsibilities:

1. Undertake compliance activities under Queensland legislation, including the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014.
2. Possess thorough knowledge and skills relating to administration and compliance with relevant legislation and internal procedures (e.g., exercise of powers, auditing, investigation, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, preparing court briefs, use of BQ Case Management).
3. Participate in disease surveillance and emergency response activities, which may include collection of samples from live and deceased animals.

All Biosecurity Queensland positions require a criminal history check.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information:

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing, Government Administration

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