Biosecurity Officer – Industry Development and Preparedness Full Time NEW

As our Biosecurity Officer – Industry Development and Preparedness, you will work closely with industry stakeholders to support the delivery of capability and preparedness activities for the management of plant biosecurity risks. You will use your strong engagement skills to gain an understanding of biosecurity needs, risks, issues and motivators within the region to support improved risk management and preparedness. You will also use your technical expertise to provide advice on crop protection for established pests and diseases, including integrated pest management and crop protection products.

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government’s efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) – The PBPI Program has an integral role in delivering BQ’s vision of leading the delivery of innovative, customer focused biosecurity services for Queensland. The Program’s goal is to protect Queensland’s agricultural industries, environment and communities from plant pests and diseases, and facilitate trade in high quality, safe agricultural products.

As a Biosecurity Officer – Industry Development and Preparedness, you will:

• Work alongside, and collaborate with, industry organisations, to support the delivery of capability and preparedness activities for the management of biosecurity risks.
• Build relationships, trust and rapport with growers, and industry stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities to improve biosecurity practices.
• Work with researchers, regulators and industry to establish the framework for the development of secure pathways that minimise the disruption to trade in the event of a biosecurity incursion.

There are some mandatory requirements for this role. You must have:

• An Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Agricultural or Environmental Science, or related field, from a recognised tertiary institution.
• A current “C” class drivers’ licence.
• Flexibility to undertake occasional travel to other locations with overnight stays may be required.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland’s biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications to 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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