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Form of workThe Senior Varroa Development Officer (SVDO) performs a key role within Agriculture Victoria's apiary team. The SVDO will deliver engagement across all areas of Varroa mite management to commercial and recreational beekeepers to extend best management practice guidelines. You will assist in equipping beekeepers with the skills and capability to effectively manage Varroa as an endemic bee pest.
The position will be required to build beekeeper capability to manage Varroa mite through hands on engagement and may directly support the national training and education program as a trainer. You will work alongside the Bee Biosecurity Officer and other apiary staff in a complementary manner. This will involve attendance at bee club and association meetings to promote Varroa mite surveillance and management practices.
The role will focus on actively engaging with beekeepers around hive health monitoring and will contribute to a national beekeeper driven hive health monitoring approach that will be used to gather critical data to refine the best management recommendations for Varroa mite based on regional differences. The role may also be required to support Victorian industries through the development of best practice control regulations for the ongoing control of varroa mite.
This role has been created as part of the National Transition to Management Plan (T2M) and is overseen by the National Varroa T2M Coordination Group.
You will be energetic, thoughtful and have enthusiasm for working closely with both internal staff and various external stakeholders associated with the beekeeping industry to deliver quality services to the Victorian community.
This is a Fixed Term position available for a period of 18 months. The work location for this position Flexible within Victoria.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 31 March 2024.
Other relevant information:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au
