About the role

As a Principal Biosecurity Officer, you’ll manage a project team to implement biosecurity programs, ensuring animal welfare and product integrity.

• Undertake regulatory and enforcement activities and compliance investigations.
• Manage the incidents and possible impacts to minimise the risks of repeated incidents.
• Assist with policy development, problem definition and solutions development.
• Maintain effective partnerships with government, community and industry leaders.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount. 

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

Pre employment checks

• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
  
  The following checks are to be conducted:
  
  1.    Conviction check in the following conviction areas:
  
  a)    Crimes of violence
  b)    Sex related offences
  c)    Serious drug offences
  d)    Crimes involving dishonesty
  e)    Serious traffic offences
  f)     Any other offences under the Biosecurity Act 2019, or related legislation 

Essential requirements

• Satisfactory security clearance as required by Port Authorities.

Desirable requirements

• A Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent level, in a field relating to biosecurity, agriculture, science or public sector administration as relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by either a university, a vocational education organisation or a registered and accredited training provider.
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or equivalent.
• Authorisation under relevant legislation, or capacity to become authorised.
• Current unrestricted full or provisional motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents

 SOD - 707348 - Principal Biosecurity Officer - Band 6.docx

 Advice to Applicants.docx

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information please contact:

Ewen Davey
Manager (Regional Operations and Compliance)
Email: ewen.davey@nre.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0407 886 376