Address Ongoing full time
Location – Hay or Griffith
Salary starting from $93,295pa + super and leave loading
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As a Senior Biosecurity Officer Travelling Stock Reserve with Riverina Local Land Services you will:
Manage the delivery of biosecurity programs and travelling stock route programs, projects and advisory services to implement strategies, plans and legislative obligations to ensure biosecurity risks are mitigated at the local level whilst undertaking project activities that increase the capacity of customers to manage and deal with biosecurity issues
Deliver compliance programs by maintaining a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements, to ensure travelling stock route and biosecurity obligations including pest and disease management, travelling stock reserve permit management and livestock and plant traceability meet performance standards, including compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and state, region and Local Plans
Ensure that travelling stock reserve are maintained in readiness to support emergency management and control of livestock during natural disaster events and participate in other LLS emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities
Coordinate, lead and manage the delivery and implementation of an inspection and maintenance schedule including prioritization and management of travelling stock reserve infrastructure, invasive animal and plant biosecurity surveillance and control, contractor management and field staff supervision and providing recommendations to local managers to ensure timely response and follow up
Identify and provide advice on opportunities to improve revenue generating activities and accessibility to travelling stock reserves including leading competitive processes to source and secure commercial arrangements, issue permits and maintain relationships with permit holders to ensure contractual compliance
Manage and implement the collection and collation of data, analyse information that supports monitoring, evaluation, reporting and continual improvement, including undertaking assessments of travelling stock reserve conservation values and provide advice on, and implement appropriate actions to maintain and/or improve conservation values, to demonstrate that LLS objectives are met.
About You:
You will have relevant experience in the management of projects and the ability to implement strategies to ensure effective TSR and biosecurity programs, through collaboration and co-ordination with customers, stakeholders and investors.
Have the ability to manage conflicts and negotiate solutions between travelling stock route users and conservation values whilst implementing effective plans to deal with new and emerging biosecurity issues, changing industry and community expectations
Prior experience in managing key personnel, including workplans and priorities, maintaining a safe working environment and a high level of WHS safety culture and performance.
Our ideal candidate will be great a communicator with exceptional written and oral communication skills. You will be adept at developing rapport, collaborating and coordinating with customers, stakeholders and investors to implement legislative requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines across a broad range of activities. Essential Requirements:
Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application
Develop competencies to become an Authorised Officer under appropriate legislation
Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete same
Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act
Current NSW Class C Driver’s License and the ability and willingness to travel.
For further information about this position please click here to view the role description.
If you want to learn more about the role, please contact Keeley Warren on 0437 219 152, keeley.warren@lls.nsw.gov.au or Peter Beal on 0428 968 249, peter.beal@lls.nsw.gov.au.
Applying for the role:
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position and how you meet the focus capabilities listed within the role description.
Applications close – Sunday 10th March 2024 @11.55pm AEST
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 capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Why Work for Us?
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.
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 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, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.
We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
