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Principal Biosecurity Officer
Operations; Invasive Plants and Animals; Biosecurity Queensland; Cairns
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We are looking for a technical officer to join our high performing team in Invasive Plants and Animals:
• to lead preventative approaches to reduce the impacts of priority invasive pest species.
• Implement plans/ activities along with team members that are collaborative, integrated and follows best management practice.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | TO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651114/25 |
| Closing date | 08-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Robert Cobon |
| Contact details | Phone: 0427 593 756 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.
As our Principal Biosecurity Officer, you will provide leadership that protects and enhances invasive species management 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 invasive species that threatens human health, social amenity, our environment and economy.
You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
• are dedicated to protecting and enhancing Queensland landscapes
• are preventing and reducing priority pest impacts on-ground.
• are actively assisting the lead of a high-performing team.
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
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