Biosecurity Officer - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Local Land Services

NSW Government -Local Land Services

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Wollongong, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Looking for a great career opportunity? You'll get the chance to make a difference and be there when it counts as a Biosecurity Officer in South East Local Land Services.

You'll join a tight-knit team of Biosecurity, Animal Health, Agricultural, and Natural Resource management professionals supporting the protection of Australia's Agricultural Industries and Natural Resources.

Temporary, Full-time role for up to 12 months
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Location

Bega is the preferred location:
Salary range $75, super and leave loading:

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Flexible working arrangements offered

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We support an inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team members to drive innovation, productivity and delivery of highquality services. We provide dignified access to reasonable adjustments both during the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or text the contact for this role._

About us

Local Land Services (LLS) was established in January 2014 to provide quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales.

The organisation brings together the agricultural advice, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency services previously provided by 28 organisations into a single organisation comprising around 950 staff with a budget of approximately $225 million.

Our team is there when it matters, on the ground helping landholders with knowledge, networks and local experience.

About the role
As a Biosecurity Officer with Local Land Services you will;

Assisting in operational projects, including animal and plant biosecurity surveillance activities and disease investigations
Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to pest animal management
Carry out preparation, and supply pest animal bait products to landholders working within regulatory framework
Supporting new and emerging biosecurity issues, incidents and emergency responses (fire, animal disease, flood, pest and weed)Update and maintain records and databases to ensure that all information is accurate and that records are maintained in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will;

Work well within a team, but also be able to work independently and communicate with a range of stakeholders
Have the ability to balance role requirements in an environment that is technically complex and often unpredictable and where emergency situations can take precedence over planned activities
Possess sound relationship management and partnership development experience

Essential requirements

Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete the same
Capacity to hold a NSW firearms license or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use

Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an

Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act

Current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel

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

For more information on the position (including essential requirements), you can download the role description.

_The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required._

How to apply

Closing Date: 11:55 pm, Tuesday, 4 June 2023

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 the 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.

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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.
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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:

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