Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Science Technician (Plant Pathology), you’ll play a key role in protecting Queensland’s agricultural industries, environment, and communities from plant pests and diseases. By utilising cutting-edge technology such as high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and bioinformatics, you will help develop advanced diagnostic workflows to rapidly and accurately identify biosecurity threats.
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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.

Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) - The PBPI Program has an integral role in delivering BQ's vision of leading the delivery of innovative, customer focused biosecurity services for Queensland. The Program's goal is to protect Queensland's agricultural industries, environment and communities from plant pests and diseases, and facilitate trade in high quality, safe agricultural products.

As a Science Technician (Plant Pathology), you will join the Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity (PBPI) team to support the development and implementation of cutting-edge diagnostic workflows. Your expertise in high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and bioinformatics will play a key role in identifying plant pests and diseases.

In this role, you will:

• Utilise high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and bioinformatics to develop, implement, and validate diagnostic workflows, including preparing libraries and analysing data using advanced platforms.
• Perform plant pathology diagnostics and laboratory tasks while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate within a team, provide guidance to colleagues, and communicate findings effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

To be eligible for this role, you must possess:

• A relevant qualification (Degree, Diploma, Associate Diploma, or equivalent) in a relevant field from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem skilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

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

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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)
  
  
  684920 26 Role Description (Word, 942KB)