Senior Biosecurity Officer

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We are looking for a technical Animal Biosecurity and Welfare skills officer to join our team at Biosecurity Queensland, Animal Biosecurity and Welfare operational team.

As our Senior Biosecurity Officer, you will provide operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland.

Undertaken compliance activities under Queensland legislation Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Participant and contribute to disease surveillance and emergency responses activities, which may include collection of samples from the live and deceased animal.
Engagement and support the development of strong mutually beneficial relationships with community, agricultural and livestock industries and internal and external stakeholders.
Independently conduct and oversee activities to achieve efficient and effective delivery of operational goals working and in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Team leadership capacity. As a leader (within your technical area and/or of a team), model and nurture a positive team culture and actively contribute to team capability development by coaching and guiding colleagues and sharing your


Knowledge, Skills, And Experience.

Where required, conduct and or directly supervise the work of a small team of Biosecurity Officers to ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely. This includes:
Responsibility for cultivating effective teamwork.
Planning and managing teamwork priorities to meet defined deliverables.
Recognising and escalating issues when necessary; and (where relevant) associated corporate governance compliance and people management duties (HR policy, WHS management, leave, timesheets etc.).


Mandatory Qualifications

It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess a Diploma or Associate Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent (e.g., animal science, production or husbandry or animal biosecurity and welfare) from a recognised tertiary institute is mandatory.
For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.


The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

Refer to the attached role description for the key competencies and position requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment