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

As a Science Support Officer, you will contribute to the effective operation of a busy laboratory environment, undertaking day to day activities in the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory. You will play a role in protecting Queensland’s animal industries by supporting laboratory testing that underpins the state’s biosecurity system.

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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) support 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 Science Support Officer, you will:
• Process and manage laboratory specimens, including receiving, labelling and preparing samples for testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Complete routine records and follow established procedures to meet quality and accreditation requirements.

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role within the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory. Candidates with prior laboratory experience or transferable technical skills will be well regarded. This role would suit someone who can follow procedures, work carefully with samples and equipment, and contribute to a safe and organised laboratory environment. A willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, good time
management and practical problem-solving skills will support success in the role.

Why work for us
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

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

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 for new DPI employees and current DPI employees if the role is longer than 3 months.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690487/26

Closing Date: Monday, 15 June 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 259KB)
  
  
  690487 26 Role Description (Word, 939KB)
  Role Description