Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland & the world.
We are looking for a principal biosecurity officer to join our high performing team:
ﾷ Provide strategic support to the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Program & the Biosecurity Leadership Team on key biosecurity initiatives & projects with a focus on livestock traceability.
ﾷ Develop, review & evaluate evidence-based policy & undertake confidential & comprehensive research & critical analysis that contributes to Biosecurity Queensland’s initiatives.
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Job details

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.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI 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.

As a Principal Biosecurity Officer you will:
· Provide strategic support to the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Program and the Biosecurity Leadership Team on key biosecurity initiatives and projects with a focus on livestock traceability.
· Develop, review and evaluate evidence-based policy and undertake confidential and comprehensive research and critical analysis that contributes to Biosecurity Queensland's initiatives.
· Prepare and provide high-quality and timely advice to senior departmental officers and key stakeholders.
· Prepare high-quality written reports, briefs and correspondence for senior departmental officers, ensuring quality, relevance and alignment with government policy and directions.
· Provide strategic thinking and professional judgement on all deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards, and develop and implement strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of initiatives.
· Initiate, maintain and enhance effective relationships with key internal and external partners, promoting effective communication channels including feedback mechanisms and expectations.

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 

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 265KB)
  
  
  684860 26 - Role Description (Word, 979KB)