Senior Biosecurity Officer

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.About the opportunityWe currently have one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.As a Senior Biosecurity Officer, you will play a vital role in leading a team of WA animal Biosecurity Officers across agricultural regions, to promote sound biosecurity practices in the livestock industry to reduce the risk of exotic disease incursions, enable traceability of livestock movements and carry out control programs for reportable livestock diseases and residues. You will lead a team of biosecurity operational specialists, and you will assist in developing and implementing biosecurity protocols in line with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAMA). You will work with internal and external stakeholders to assess risks, devise strategies and ensure education and compliance with activities under the BAMA are met.We are looking for individuals with:

• a highly developed knowledge of agricultural industries and supply chain, preferably with livestock experience;
• excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• a keen interest in preferably knowledge of biosecurity;
• the ability to collaborate with government agencies, research institutions and industry stakeholders;
• excellent leadership skills.

For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityAt DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.How to ApplyClick the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

• A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work-Related Requirement/s:

• Role Specific: 1
• Core Capabilities: 4 and 5

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.Need further information?For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact , Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, on 0427 420 176 during office hours.If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.Employment Conditions and Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency for animal and plant biosecurity and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.Am I eligible to apply?To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive, or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted).