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We are looking for a Senior Investigator to join our team in Animal Biosecurity and Welfare to provide expertise with major and complex investigations with Biosecurity Queensland.

Job details

As our Senior Investigator (Animal Welfare), you will:

• Plan, undertake and report on major and complex investigations of non compliance with legislation administered by Biosecurity Queensland.

• Provide expertise, mentoring and support to operational staff undertaking investigations, enforcement action and applying legislation.

• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate compliance monitoring programs to ensure legislative outcomes are achieved.

• Provide authoritative advice on investigations, enforcement activity, risk assessments and best practice in regulatory compliance.

• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships, networks and partnerships with key stakeholders at local, state and national levels.

• Represent Biosecurity Queensland in court proceedings, before relevant tribunals and in briefing internal legal officers and external Counsel.

• Provide support to emergency disease and pest management responses, including the use of legislative and other regulatory tools.

• Model professional and ethical behaviour to achieve and encourage best practice in investigations and regulatory compliance activity, for example, when undertaking tasks as a designated officer appointed to exercise statutory powers under the legislation.

• Provide other staff (e.g. policy staff, leaders) with advice and assistance in the development, implementation and review of compliance policies, procedures and systems and contribute input into legislative reviews and proposals for legislative change.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current ‘C or CA' (car) class driver's licence.

You may also have:

· Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, practical experience, or knowledge of relative legislation (Biosecurity Act 2014; Animal Care & Protection Act 2001) will be favourably regarded.

· A recognised qualification in Government Investigations or equivalent will be favourably regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/562742/24

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024

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.

• 562742 24 Role Description (Word, 695KB)