We are looking for a Senior Biosecurity Officer (Surveillance and Compliance) to join our Varroa Mite Innovation & Resilience team at Biosecurity Qld.

As our Senior Biosecurity Officer, you will be part of a specialised team of biosecurity officers to boost the states frontline defences against varroa mite. With Queensland being affected by more biosecurity incursions than any other Australian state or territory, your efforts will be integral in helping the government prevent, respond to, and recover from biosecurity concerns that threaten our environment and economy.

You will know you’re achieving success in the role when you:

• Can independently conduct and oversee activities to achieve delivery of operational goals that contribute to the protection of the Queensland biosecurity system.
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships that facilitate and enhance Varroa mite management strategies.
• Actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team and providing technical leadership at the local level to facilitate the delivery of Queensland response to varroa mites.

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) is one of the integral DAF business groups, leading the Government’s efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threating agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health.

We achieve this by maintaining access to markets, protecting animal welfare and reducing the risk of contamination from agricultural management.