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Senior Biosecurity Officer
Agvet Chemicals and Contaminants; Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity; Biosecurity Queensland; Toowoomba
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
We are looking for an experienced agricultural specialist to join our chemical residue and contaminant team to:
•Participate in a team of policy officers and scientists to ensure timely, accurate
and reliable advice and support to the operational delivery of agvet chemical and contaminant services that protect agricultural production, trade, human health and the environment from agricultural chemical biosecurity threats.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/676728/26 |
| Closing date | 06-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Geoff Cahill |
| Contact details | Ph: 0409 069 010 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.
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 our Senior Biosecurity Officer (Product Integrity) you will use your specialist knowledge, expertise, and experience to provide guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders on complex agvet chemicals (registration, residue and use) and contaminants in agriculture. Your contributions will assist Queensland build and maintain agricultural trade, its unique environment and our amazing lifestyle.
You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
• Build and maintain effective professional working relationships, and collaboration with operational field officers, scientists, specialists, team members, industry and community members, as well as management
• Can manage a workload with competing priorities, ensuring your contributions to team, are undertaken promptly and effectively
• Actively contribute to team and organisational capability and develop and maintain specialist knowledge, contemporary awareness and understanding of state and national developments in agvet chemicals (registration, residues and use) and contaminants
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
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.
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Position location is Flexible, but preference for Toowoomba & Bundaberg
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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