The main duties of a Biosecurity Officer may include, but are not limited to:

• performing a range of inspections on imported goods, vessels, aircraft, animals and animal genetic material and the assessment of documentation to confirm compliance with Australia’s biosecurity and export market requirements
• managing goods that do not comply with import/export requirements and capturing information to support evidence-based decisions
• providing timely and accurate advice on biosecurity matters to stakeholders/clients and senior managers
• identifying trends in biosecurity risks and escalating these to assist in targeting intelligence and risk-based activities

•       managing, modelling and monitoring compliance with appropriate standards of behaviour in line with departmental expectations and including the APS Code of Conduct and Values

•       promoting and complying with departmental WHS and Rehabilitation policies and guidelines and being alert for and reporting risks to local management and WHS.

• providing on-the-job coaching and assisting and supporting other employees on biosecurity issues.

Biosecurity Officer – Detector Dog Handler roles – please note that these vacancies are only available in NSW & VIC

In addition to the above duties you will handle, monitor and maintain your assigned Detector Dog/s, including ensuring their health, welfare and proficiency for the screening of international passengers, mail and cargo.

Please note that this selection process will be used to fill multiple vacancies, both ongoing and non-ongoing. Non-ongoing contracts will be offered for an initial period of 6 to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of three years in total. Non‑ongoing (casual) contracts will be offered for periods of up to 2 years. Some of these non-ongoing position(s) may become ongoing in the next 12 months. Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of twelve months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing and non‑ongoing vacancies in the division where the duties are of a similar nature.

For more information on the day in the life of a Biosecurity Officer, please click here.

What we are looking for

Skills and capabilities

Successful applicants will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to form views, provide advice and make effective evidence-based regulatory decisions in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently to meet operational demands while navigating through changing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively and safely to achieve sound outcomes in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• The ability to problem-solve and appropriately escalate sensitive matters in a timely manner.
• The ability to use risk management tools and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with peers, management and stakeholders.
• Digital literacy skills to confidently learn and utilise the department’s systems and devices.

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