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Biosecurity Officer (Technical Support)
Science; Invasive Plants and Animals; Biosecurity Queensland; Charters Towers; Toowoomba
As a Biosecurity Officer (Technical Support) joining our Invasive Plants and Animals Science team you will:
• Drive the dissemination of invasive plant and animal technical and management
information to stakeholders and land managers to improve biosecurity outcomes.
• You will build trusted relationships with the Science team and Stakeholders and collaborate with them to minimise the impact of invasive plants and animals on Queensland industry and environment.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Technical |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld,Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/686578/26 |
| Closing date | 08-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Wayne Vogler |
| Contact details | Phone: 0417 195 601 Access the National Relay Service |
There are 3 permanent full-time positions available: 2 x Toowoomba and 1 x Charters Towers.
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 a Biosecurity Officer (Technical Support), you will:
• Work within the Invasive Plants & Animals Science team to deliver a broad extension, capacity building and adoption program in Queensland that supports the dissemination of research outcomes to local government, industry and environmental land managers.
• Respond to and work with land managers, researchers and other stakeholders to improve invasive species management using best practice.
• Develop an extension program that uses a range of extension methodologies including one on one discussions, workshops and field days, eExtension networks and written materials.
You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem skilling 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
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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.
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.
Please ensure you download all documents and follow the instructions on how to apply.
There are 3 permanent full-time positions available: 2 x Toowoomba and 1 x Charters Towers.
Documents
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