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Principal Project Officer (Marine Response Coordinator)
Prevention and Preparedness; Invasive Plants and Animals; Biosecurity Queensland; Brisbane or Cairns
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.,BR>
As a Principal Project Officer (Marine Biosecurity Response) you’ll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see everyday. You will help design and deliver the responses to marine biosecurity threats.
Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/678363/26 |
| Closing date | 23-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Rebecca Sapuppo |
| Contact details | M: 0428 750 729 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.
Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.
As a Principal Project Officer (Marine Response Coordinator), you will:
- Lead the implementation of biosecurity response activity which focuses on surveillance, control and containment of Asian green mussels in Weipa.
- Provide oversight, coordination and specialist advice to managers and stakeholders regarding the management of Asian green mussel in Weipa.
- Develop and review policy, and prepare high level reports and briefings regarding emergency and incident management.
- Develop and maintain incident and emergency management systems including response plans, procedures, work instructions, training plans, and programs.
- Represent Queensland at national forums and working groups relevant to the role as required.
- Supervise staff reporting directly to the position and those that that may be allocated to temporarily assist with emergency and incident management activities.
- Establish, enhance, and maintain strategic relationships across Biosecurity Queensland, the Department, other agencies and jurisdictions, industry stakeholders, and external groups to enhance Biosecurity's incident management.
- Possess or be able to quickly attain a good working knowledge of Queensland and national biosecurity preparedness and response frameworks.
- Undertake risk and issue identification, assessment and mitigation activities ensuring risks and issues are documented, reviewed, and escalated along with recommendations as appropriate.
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
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