EOI Senior Biosecurity Officer

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Ongoing full time*
• Location Bathurst NSW
• Salary starting from $99938p.a super & leave
• Drive real impact in the region by fostering innovation and compliance in agricultural production

About the Role

Our Senior Biosecurity Officer primary role is to manage pest animal biosecurity programs that safeguard the NSW economy environment and community from animal and plant threats.

Youll ensure compliance with regional state and national standards while helping customers prepare for and respond to biosecurity emergencies.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead manage and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of biosecurity programs and advisory services as they relate to pest animal management
• Manage support and provide guidance and direction to a team of Biosecurity Officers and Pest Animal Contractors
• Plan coordinate and lead operational projects for pest animal control programs
• Deliver compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations for pest management are met
• Be available and support other staff to prepare and respond to emergencies within the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Area
• Work collaboratively with other LLS teams from the agriculture natural resource management animal biosecurity and welfare and business services functions to deliver integrated customer service focused advice projects and services.
• Engage with landholders community groups government agencies and other stakeholders to raise awareness of biosecurity issues
• Deliver and coordinate training to landholders on best practice pest management controls and support them to implement control programs

Key challenges:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to apply legislation and policies across diverse activities
• Balancing complex and fast-moving responsibilities where urgent issues often take priority.
• Addressing new biosecurity threats amidst evolving industry and community expectations

About You

This is a role for someone who loves being in the field and working with people and animals and to be successful youll need to have:

• A comprehensive knowledge of invasive pest management and compliance as it relates to the relevant legislation
• Expertise on biosecurity matters particular as it related to pest animal control and act as a reference point for the team in making decisions and giving guidance on challenging scenarios managing industry and community expectations whilst operating in fast paced technical environment
• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations or the ability and willingness to successfully complete it
• Appropriate qualifications (minimum AQF3 level) and knowledge relevant to pesticide application
• The capacity to hold an NSW firearms licence or equivalent as well as obtain the Statement of Attainment - Use firearms to humanely destroy animals (AQF AHCVPT203A or AHCPMG304) and be willing to humanely euthanise animals when required.
• The ability to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Actand the demonstrated ability to understand interpret and apply legislation and regulations preferably related to biosecurity matters.
• A current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required

If you are passionate about helping local communities to manage biosecurity risks and emergency situations then we want to hear from you.

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. Please seek support from your Manager prior to submitting your application.

Applications through email will not be accepted.

EOI Applications Close: Wednesday 3rdDecember 2025 at 11.55pm

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only

*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 5 or Clerk 5/6) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

For more information please download the role descriptionor contact Helen Schaefer Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services via email at or mobile.

Recruitment Adjustments

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