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We are looking for an Animal Biosecurity and Welfare officer to join our highperformance team.
o addressing issues of high biosecurity risk/complexity and/or requiring a level of specialist technical capability
o gathering evidence to assist investigations of potential legislative breaches (e.g., field observations, sample collection, witness statements/interviews).

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Job details

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.

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 our Senior Biosecurity officer, you will provide operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland.
You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
• are undertaking compliance activities under Queensland legislation Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Biosecurity Act 2014.
• have thorough knowledge and skills relating to administration and compliance with relevant legislation and associated internal procedures and systems (e.g., exercise of powers, auditing, investigation, conducting interviews, collecting evidence and witness statement, and preparing court briefs, use of BQ Case Management).
• are a participant and contribute to disease surveillance and emergency responses activities, which may include collection of samples from the live and deceased animal.

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:
• It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.

This role requires the ability to handle livestock and operate a 4WD. Previous field experience with animal welfare and disease investigations is highly regarded. If you do not have field experience, you will bring a good attitude and willingness to learn these aspects of the role.
You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problemskilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

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.

Applications will 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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Documents

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• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  678781 26 Role Description (Word, 236KB)
  Role Description