Team Leader Biosecurity

• Salary Package – LHI Officer Grade 6 - $92,421 - $107,855 plus employer's contribution to superannuation
• Ongoing full-time (38 hours per week)
• Location - Lord Howe Island

 

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About the role

The Lord Howe Island Board is looking for a Leader to head up the Biosecurity Program on beautiful Lord Howe Island.

The Team Leader Biosecurity will lead the development, implementation, analysis and reporting of biosecurity monitoring programmes, and ensure best practice surveillance and effective pest management is applied at all times to protect the Islands World Heritage values.

The role is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of an established team of biosecurity officers and resources to implement the Lord Howe Island Biosecurity Strategy, Rodent Biosecurity Plan and other strategic plans. The role undertakes functions of an Authorised Officer under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and works across the spectrum of Prevention, Preparedness and Incursion Response.

The role provides timely and accurate information and advice on biosecurity matters to senior management, maintains records and systems, and manages a demanding workload.

As the largest inhabited island to undertake a full-scale rodent eradication, a level of innovation is required to develop biosecurity standards that meet both environmental objectives and the objectives of an engaged tourism-centred island community.

 

About you

Your ability to deliver results, manage projects and people, and to communicate with diverse stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and have the ability to deliver outcomes with available resources. Your sound leadership and experience in delivering biosecurity projects will position you to establish rodent free biosecurity standards post Rodent Eradication Program, defining a new era of biosecurity for Lord Howe Island.

 

Essential Requirements:

• Current Australian drivers licence (minimum class C).

For more information about the role, please contact Paula Pollock via LHI on (02) 6563 2066 ext 23 or paula.pollock@lhib.nsw.gov.au.

View the role description:  Team Leader Biosecurity

 

About us

Lord Howe Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 700km north east of Sydney and is part of NSW. The Island has a high proportion of rare and endemic birds, plants, and invertebrates, and has the southernmost coral reef in the world. Three-quarters of the Island is within the Permanent Park Preserve, which is managed similarly to a national park. There are approximately 445 residents and tourism is the major industry and source of income on the Island. Approximately 16,000 people visit the Island each year and there are 21 accommodation lodges.

The Lord Howe Island Board (the Board) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Lord Howe Island Act. The Board is responsible to the NSW Minister for the Environment and comprises four Islanders elected by the local community and three members appointed by the Minister. It is charged with the care, control, improvement and management of the Island and its affairs and trade, and for the care and welfare of residents.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

For more information regarding Lord Howe Island (Board) and information that should be taken into consideration about living and working on Lord Howe Island, review Candidate Information Document.

 

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island. The Lord Howe Island Board may be able to provide accommodation assistance to the successful applicant if relocating to the Island. A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

 

How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submitting a current resume and a one page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

 

Applications Close: Sunday 20 August 2023 at 11.55pm

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 18 months.

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