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Senior Biosecurity Officer
Operations; Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; Biosecurity Queensland; Roma
We are looking for a technical Animal Biosecurity and Welfare skills officer to join our high-performance team at Biosecurity Queensland — Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Operational team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | TO4 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/632116/25 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2025 |
| Job duration | until 24 December 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Craig Thomasson |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 101 826 Access the National Relay Service |
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:
o responsibility for cultivating effective teamwork.
o planning and managing teamwork priorities to meet defined deliverables.
o recognising and escalating issues when necessary; and (where relevant)associated corporate governance compliance and people management duties (HR policy, WHS management, leave, timesheets etc.)
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Further information
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