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As our Compliance Coordinator you will:
· Respond to and investigate alleged breaches of legislation including assisting with planning, information and evidence gathering, conducting interviews, collecting witness statements, assisting with preparation of court briefs and quality assurance activities
· As appropriate, exercise powers of an authorised officer under the Biosecurity Act 2014
Just imagine what you could achieve with us!

Job details

As our Compliance Coordinator you will:
· Respond to and investigate alleged breaches of legislation including assisting with planning, information and evidence gathering, conducting interviews, collecting witness statements, assisting with preparation of court briefs and quality assurance activities
· As appropriate, exercise powers of an authorised officer under the Biosecurity Act 2014
· Provide accurate high-level advice to stakeholders and team members on biosecurity matters and applicable legislation in ways that fosters voluntary compliance e.g. provide compliance input to stakeholder education and/or collaboration programs
· Undertake and assist others to undertake compliance, investigation and enforcement activities according to relevant compliance priorities, strategies, plans and procedures
· Contribute to the continuous improvement, review and implementation of compliance strategies, plans and procedures
· Mentor and provide guidance to other team members in responding to compliance breaches to ensure consistent and proportionately responsive compliance in partnership with the Investigations team where necessary
· Develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including other government agencies, industry and the community to promote compliance and stakeholder support for the program and participate in community engagement activities such as representing the program at biosecurity forums and committees
· Keep accurate records of facts and findings in relevant paper and information technology systems

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.

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 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.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us!
Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.
Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

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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Documents

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

• candidate-information-pack (PDF, 872KB)
  
  
  592657-24 Role Description (Word, 1,024KB)