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Biosecurity Officer
Operations; Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; Biosecurity Queensland; Multiple Locations/Negotiable
We are looking for a Biosecurity Officer (Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Operations) to join our high performing team at Biosecurity Queensland to:
• Investigate alleged breaches of legislation relevant to the AB&W program within your work area and zone.
• Contribute individually and as part of a team to deliver operational activities for animal biosecurity and welfare in a consistent, considered approach. Provide accurate advice and workable solutions to AB&W management on biosecurity risks.
• Actively participate as a team player to foster a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Contribute ideas and be part of a great team
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | TO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South,Toowoomba region,South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/580807/24 |
| Closing date | 09-Aug-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Chris Inwood |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 115 037 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Biosecurity Officer, you will provide operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland. With Queensland being
affected by more biosecurity incursions than any other Australian state or territory, your efforts will be integral in helping the government prevent, respond to, and recover from biosecurity concerns that threaten our environment and economy.
You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
• are dedicated to protecting and enhancing animal biosecurity and welfare
• can manage your own work priorities, ensuring assigned tasks are undertakenpromptly and meet the project deliverables
• are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.
Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) is one of the integral DAF business groups, leading thegovernment's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threating agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health.
We achieve this by maintaining access to markets, protecting animal welfare and reducing the risk of contamination from agricultural management.
Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to market. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DAF response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.
The Location for these 2 positions is negoatiable.Position number 76030151 is available in Gatton or Coopers Plains and Position number 76030152 is available in Toowoomba, Warwick, Goondiwindi, Roma, please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/580807/24
Closing Date: Friday, 9 August 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
There are 2 Permanent full-time positions available.
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