Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $72,189 - $98,955
Grade: SciA
Occupation: Agriculture and primary industries
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1767
As a Biosecurity Officer you will support the Victorian community with preparing for and managing the impacts of biosecurity threats, mainly focusing on Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA). You will be energetic, thoughtful and have enthusiasm for working within a diverse regional team to deliver high quality services to the Victorian community.
Biosecurity Officers support community and industry with invasive plant and animal management, plant biosecurity, pest and disease surveillance to enable market access and respond to biosecurity and agricultural relief emergencies. You will be required to work as part of team to undertake RIFA surveillance, identification and recording.
The position will have key responsibilities under the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 and Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, and will also be required to deliver activities as required, under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992, and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 to support priority operational delivery.
As part of an integrated and flexible business model within the Plants Chemicals and Invasives Branch you may also provide support to other programs or other regions. You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work to support interoperability across the business, including establishing strong working relationships with internal staff and various external stakeholders including private landowners, community and industry groups.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 20 January 2028. The work location for this position is 475 - 485 Mickleham Road, Attwood with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. In particular, please address the following questions
1. Your knowledge of Victorian agriculture and horticulture industries including biosecurity issues such as plant pests and diseases affecting these industries including an outline of how you gained this knowledge; and
2. Outline what personal attributes you have for working in a regulatory role.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
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