• Temporary full time until 30 June 2025
• Located in Dubbo
• Salary starting from $ 79,032 pa + super
• Work with your community, for your community

 

Central West Local Land Services are looking for a Biosecurity Officer to undertake field and regulatory activities which support programs and advisory services for the management of animal biosecurity for the Region, as well as undertake surveillance and investigation activities as they relate to animal and disease control.

 

About the role

As a Biosecurity Officer, you will be working across the Central West and will:

• Undertake NLIS compliance inspections of saleyards within the Central West LLS
• Undertake regulatory compliance work.
• Complete Council waste depot inspections and swill feeding audits
• Assist District Veterinarians with animal health investigations as required
• Provide advice and support to ratepayers, livestock agents and stock owners
• Assist with operational projects, including animal and plant biosecurity surveillance activities and disease investigations
• Support new and emerging biosecurity issues, incidents and emergency responses (biosecurity, floods, fire)

 

About You

These are hands on, practical roles for people who love working with livestock, but will also need the ability to complete regulatory compliance action regularly. Must be willing and prepared to learn.

The role carries responsibility and as such you’ll need to be motivated, honest, reliable and trustworthy - someone who can build strong professional relationships with land holders and businesses.

You’ll need to be able to follow procedures and processes and be able to quickly develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to the role.

An interest in animal health and demonstrated hands on and practical livestock handling skills is a must. An agricultural background as well as an understanding of plant and animal pests and diseases, stock and station agents, and saleyards is ideal.

 

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:

• The ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation.
• The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Control Officer status under the Biosecurity, Local Lands Servies and Public Spaces Act
• The capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays as required)

 

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 14th August 2024 @ 11:55pm AEST

For further information about this opportunity please contact Angela Warrian, Team Leader, Animal Biosecurity & Welfare, on 0447 025 940 or via angela.warrian@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the role description.

 

Recruitment Process Adjustment

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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

 

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 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, 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 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.

 

 

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