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Principal Policy Officer
Animal Welfare; Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; Biosecurity Queensland; Negotiable
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As our Principal Policy Officer you’ll lead Queensland’s animal ethics regulatory function. You’ll build enduring relationships with stakeholders to ensure the use of animals in research in teaching is accountable and in line with legal requirements.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/676175/26 |
| Closing date | 03-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Emma Carter |
| Contact details | Ph: 0417 330 512 Access the National Relay Service |
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 Principal Policy Officer, you will:
• lead the animal ethics function area within BQ's Animal Welfare Program to ensure that the use of animals in research and teaching is lawful and accountable
• identify, assess and advise on new and emerging animal welfare and ethics risks and trends for Queensland
• manage Queensland's scientific user registration processes, including the assessment of applications and compliance monitoring.
You'll develop and maintain effective relationships, networks, and partnerships with government, community and industry stakeholders to facilitate effective animal welfare outcomes. You'll provide advice to external stakeholders on legal obligations for the use of animals in research and teaching. 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. Knowledge of, or experience with Queensland's animal welfare and ethics policy and regulatory framework is highly regarded.
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
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 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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