Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

Drive complex operations across remote tropical rainforests—coordinating specialist field teams, navigating challenging terrain, & making real time decisions that safeguard the state from invasive threats. You’ll set priorities, allocate resources, uphold safety standards, & guide teams through rugged natural environments with sound judgement, professional composure, & strong operational leadership.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Job details

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.

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 Operations Coordinator, you will:
• Coordinate and oversee operational delivery for the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program, including planning, procedure review, reporting, and effective resource allocation.
• Lead and supervise remote field teams to deliver national response plan safely and effectively, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and biosecurity requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, manage public liaison and compliance activities, maintain GIS and operational data, and drive continuous improvement in surveillance and detection.

There are some qualifications that we see as essential. You must possess a:
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.
• Operate safely and effectively in remote, rugged rainforest environments, supporting field teams and navigating physically demanding terrain.
• Manage competing operational priorities with sound judgement, including coordinating remote teams, responding to emerging issues, handling conflict professionally, and conducting investigations when required.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace.

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 to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684467/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 265KB)
  
  
  684467 26 Role Description (Word, 945KB)