Operations Manager - Darwin

Job summary

The Operations Manager will coordinate a small team in delivery of activities to eradicate the browsing ant in accordance with the National Browsing Ant Eradication Program's Response Plan.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Program Manager and Chief Plant Health Officer, be responsible for the effective implementation of the Plant Health Act 2008.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager, coordinate and/or undertake eradication activities including tracing, surveillance, movement control, treatment supervision and reporting to meet nationally agreed objectives and timeframes.
• Provide accurate advice to stakeholders via email, telephone and face to face about technical, compliance and administrative aspects of the program.
• Provide reporting and operational administrative support to the Program Manager including logistic, general purchasing, preparation and tracking of laboratory samples and results.
• Oversee the processing of surveillance data into a biosecurity data base (Maximum Pest and Disease), in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining the integrity of the data. Analyse and review that data relative to Program objectives.
• Commit to workplace health and safety and adhere to WHS policies and procedures and induct new staff.
• Travel within the NT, as required, to undertake Browsing Ant eradication activities.
• Participate in biosecurity emergency responses.

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