Senior 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 $93,295 p.a + super
• Accelerate your career without leaving town

South East Local Land Services is seeking a highly motivated and well organised person, with strong leadership, planning and communication skills to manage the biosecurity program functions and partner with landholders, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders to help safeguard against risks of pests and diseases in the local area and across the broader South East region.  

About the role

As a Senior Biosecurity Officer, you will be both in the field and in the office as you: 

• Lead, manage, and coordinate daily biosecurity program delivery and advisory services.
• Guide a team of Biosecurity Officers and Pest Animal Controllers, offering support and direction.
• Coordinate operational projects, including biosecurity surveillance, pest animal control, and disease investigations.
• Ensure compliance with legislated biosecurity obligations for pest and disease management, livestock, and plant traceability.
• Provide support during emergencies within the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Area.
• Collaborate with various LLS teams to deliver integrated customer-focused advice, projects, and services.
• Engage with stakeholders to raise awareness of biosecurity issues, including landholders, community groups, and government agencies.
• Deliver and coordinate training for landholders on best practices for pest management controls.

About You

With a comprehensive understanding of invasive pest management and compliance related to the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Local Land Services Act 2013, you possess the ability to translate priorities into effective field programs.

As a subject matter expert in biosecurity, particularly in pest animal control, you serve as a reference point for the team in decision-making and guidance. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and investors, implementing legislative requirements across a range of activities in a dynamic environment.

This is a role for someone who loves being in the field and working with people and animals, and to be successful you’ll need to have: 

• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or the ability and willingness to successfully complete it 
• Appropriate qualifications (minimum AQF3 level) and knowledge relevant to pesticide application 
• 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) and be willing to humanely euthanise animals when required. 
• The ability to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act and the demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply legislation and regulations, preferably related to biosecurity matters. 
• A current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required

About us

Local Land Services (LLS) 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 you are passionate about helping local communities to manage biosecurity risks and emergencies, then we want to hear from you. Apply via the 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 role description or contact Michelle Janes, Local Manager on 0417 774 *** or via **************@lls.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2024 at 11:55 pm

More Information on applying for jobs with the NSW Public Service and Talent Pools can be found here - https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/how-we-recruit#talent-pool

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. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.  

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