Address As our Biosecurity Officer, you will: - Work independently but under direction to achieve efficient and effective delivery of operational goals following relevant standard operating procedures.- As defined in the relevant operational plan, independently undertake tasks contributing to the protection of the Queensland biosecurity system by conducting field-based monitoring, surveillance, auditing, and treatment activities, gathering information, and recording evidence to assist investigations of potential legislative breaches. Specific tasks supporting this will include:
conducting investigations into suspected plant pest or disease which may include property visits to undertake surveillance and monitoring activities and the collection of relevant samples for laboratory analysis and reporting- assisting stakeholders to manage biosecurity risks associated with diseases- conducting surveillance and collecting data and samples to support national and state-based plant pest and disease projects- conducting investigations on reports of alleged chemical misuse, Maximum Residue Level (MRL) exceedances and contaminants in agricultural produce, livestock and feeds as directed- taking samples of agricultural produce for testing of chemicals and contaminates exceedance- auditing Accredited Certifiers as part of the Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) scheme as per national requirements- providing government inspection services to facilitate interstate market access- monitoring industrial cannabis license holders as per the operational plan- ensuring compliance with intrastate biosecurity zone movement procedures by assessing and issuing relevant approvals for the movement .
Work with external stakeholders to facilitate their legislative compliance by responding to technical enquires and providing accurate and timely technical advice reflecting relevant policy. This includes: - ensuring that queries are escalated to a more experienced/knowledgeable colleague when required- developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to promote biosecurity risk management and government policy.- Participate in Emergency Pest and Disease responses at a district, state-wide or interstate level. This can include field work in remote areas and/or being based away from home for periods of time in excess of one week.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/548190/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
