• 38 hours per week
• Temporary until 30 June 2028
• Location: Inverell
• Field Operations Grade 4 | Salary from $84,659.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

The Biosecurity Officer delivers field and regulatory programs that protect regional biosecurity by managing animal and plant pests, supporting advisory services, and contributing to local, state, and national priorities.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Maintain knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for pest animal management
• Support delivery of programs and advisory services in line with legislation, policies, procedures, and local/state priorities, including management of travelling stock reserves (TSRs)
• Assist with surveillance and investigations relating to animal and plant health and disease control
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement (MERI), and support post-response recovery programs
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to support effective field activities and emergency preparedness, response and recovery
• Deliver projects that build customer capability in managing biosecurity issues
• Support compliance programs relating to biosecurity obligations, pest and disease management, and livestock and plant traceability
• Maintain accurate records and databases in line with policies and procedures

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Work comfortably as part of a team
• Able to work safely and conscientiously unsupervised
• Comfortable using day to day electronic communications, word processing, spread sheets and entering information into databases.
• Comfortable working outdoors in field-based environments
• Ability to work with mapping systems and spatial datasets (e.g. ArcGIS) is desirable

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

A downloadable copy of the role description is linked below for your reference.

Role Description - LLS Grade 4 - Biosecurity Officer - Delivery.pdf

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Richard Chewings, Manager Land Services Agriculture, richard.chewings@lls.nsw.gov.au and 0436 308 906

Closing Date: 11:55pm Monday, 1 June 2026

What to expect next

• You’ll receive a confirmation email  
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes  
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview on Microsoft Teams or in person
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. written task, skills test, psychometric test)  
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates   
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, pre-employment medical assessment and/or other assessments as required.  
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.  

You can email us at talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above 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. 

Most of our people live and work in regional NSW, ensuring DPIRD is embedded in the regions we serve.

Why work for Us?

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, through 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. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.

Additional Information
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.