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We are looking for AO7 Regional Biosecurity Senior Executive Officer to join our high performing team in Biosecurity Queensland. You will:
• Provide strategic support to the Regional Biosecurity Lead (North) and Biosecurity Leadership Team on key biosecurity initiatives and projects.
• Develop, review and evaluate evidence-based policy and undertake confidential and comprehensive research and critical analysis that contributes to Biosecurity Queensland’s initiatives.
• Initiate, maintain and enhance effective relationships with key internal and external partners, promoting effective communication channels including feedback mechanisms and expectations.

Job details

Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks. 

As our AO7 Regional Biosecurity Senior Executive Officer, you will provide high-level confidential executive and administrative support to the Regional Biosecurity Lead and undertake program duties as required.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you: 
• Initiate, maintain and enhance effective relationships with key internal and external partners, promoting effective communication channels including feedback mechanisms and expectations. 
• Can manage your own work priorities, effectively coordinate team priorities, work autonomously, ensuring business objectives are being met.
• Provide high-level strategic support to the Regional Biosecurity Lead and Biosecurity Leadership Team on key biosecurity initiatives and projects.
• are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.

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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Documents

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• 639319 25 Role Description (Word, 979KB)