CareerPlan

Project Officer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time$82k–$105k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and review biosecurity plans for specific plant industries and assist in creating on-farm biosecurity resources to improve preparedness and response capability.

Role type

Project Officer (Biosecurity Planning)

Builds

National biosecurity plans and on-farm resources for Australia's plant industries

Domain

Agriculture + Plant Biosecurity

Required skills

Knowledge of invertebrate plant pests and pathogens, Research and analytical skills, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Oral and written communication, Presentation skills, Autonomous work, Stakeholder and relationship management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of plant industries, plant biosecurity, diagnostics or surveillance, Secretariat support experience, Postgraduate qualifications

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Review and develop Biosecurity Plans for specific plant industries, Work with industry and PHA teams to improve biosecurity preparedness, Assist with development of on-farm biosecurity resources and targeted plans

Seniority

Mid-level, individual contributor