Biosecurity Officer - Talent Pool

• Talent Pool process to fill potential ongoing or temporary positions that may become available over the next 18 months
• Negotiable location: Bega; Berry; Bombala; Boorowa; Braidwood; Cooma; Goulburn; Moruya; Moss Vale or Yass
• Salary starting from $79,032 p.a + super
• Create impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience

are looking for highly motivated and committed Biosecurity Officers to undertake field and regulatory activities in the management of plant and animal invasive species across the South East LLS region.
About the role
Join as a Biosecurity Officer in the South East LLS and contribute to:

• Effective field activities through customer and stakeholder liaison
• Animal health investigations in collaboration with District Veterinarians
• Providing advice on invasive species management to diverse stakeholders
• Regulatory compliance, inspections, and weed control operations
• Supporting operational projects, including biosecurity surveillance and disease investigations

In this position, you will be responsible for executing projects aimed at addressing invasive species to enhance environmental, agricultural, and animal health. We offer comprehensive training and are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, possess honesty and reliability, and have the ability to cultivate robust professional connections.
It's a hands-on position requiring a good understanding of pest animal issues, policy adherence, and the ability to handle diverse responsibilities. Adaptability is key, from fieldwork to technology and paperwork. Develop a working knowledge of legislative requirements related to the Biosecurity Act in NSW, supporting the Senior Biosecurity Officer in administration and project planning.
About You
This is a role for someone who has a passion for pest animal control and ideally an agricultural background. You'll be practical, hands-on, be self-motivated and able to use your initiative when required.
To be successful you'll need to have a current NSW Class C Driver License as well as the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required.
Ideally you'll have some or all of the following now, however if not you'll need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment in the role:

• The ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Control Officer status under the Biosecurity Act
• Appropriate pesticide application qualifications (minimum AQF3 level)
• The capacity to hold an NSW firearms licence or equivalent, as well as obtain the Statement of Attainment - Use firearms to humanely destroy animals (AQF AHCVPT203A or AHCPMG304)

About us
was established in January 2014 to provide quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This is an Executive Agency related to the cluster. It provides quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally-based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services and private native forestry.
How to apply
If this role sounds ideal to you, please apply via our online portal by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.
Applications through email will not be accepted.
For more information on the position you can download the or contact Michelle Janes, Local Manager on 0417 774 126 or via
Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2024 at 11:55 pm
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We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.
As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career-defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
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Additional Information:
A Talent Pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.