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Job details

The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2014 by engaging with industry stakeholders, conducting onsite assessments, and supporting the enforcement of biosecurity measures. They will provide guidance to stakeholders to promote understanding and voluntary compliance, undertake risk assessments of biosecurity threats, and maintain accurate records to support decision-making. The candidate will also contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance practices and mentor other officers in the field. 

Key Responsibilities/Outputs: 
•    Conduct onsite assessments of biosecurity compliance, provide guidance to stakeholders, and address non-compliance through written or verbal communication. 
•    Perform preliminary risk assessments of biosecurity threats, such as fire ant infestations, and escalate high-risk incidents as required. 
•    Maintain accurate records of onsite findings and contribute to the improvement of compliance activities through mentoring and collaboration with colleagues. 

Mandatory requirements 

•    A current unrestricted “C” Class Driver's Licence 

You may also have 

·    Appointment as a Queensland Biosecurity Authorised Inspector or strong knowledge of the legal requirements of an authorised officer under a relevant Act or Regulation would be highly regarded. 
·    Experience in explaining compliance requirements to encourage voluntary compliance with biosecurity requirements. 
·    Excellent information, evidence gathering and analysis skills, including the ability to write up clear report/statements of fact and recommendations. 

Why join the department? (benefits) 

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.  

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us: 
•    Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live. 
•    Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance. 
•    Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation. 
•    A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector. 
•    Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.  
•    We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace. 

Join us and be a part of our ongoing prevention and response to biosecurity threats.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/677397/26 

Closing Date: Friday, 13 February 2026

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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Four Fixed Term Temporary positions available for various durations

Documents

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

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  677397 26 Role Description (Word, 978KB)