Leading Biosecurity Officer - Plants
Core
Regional leadership in plant biosecurity, invasive species management, and agricultural chemical programs across Victoria, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational outcomes.
Role type
Senior management biosecurity officer
Builds
Biosecurity programs, regulatory enforcement actions, and stakeholder response plans
Domain
Agriculture + Environmental regulation
Required skills
Project management, team leadership, stakeholder negotiation, legislative interpretation, investigation and evidence gathering, report writing
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, mentoring, complex program evaluation
Technologies
Plant Biosecurity Act 2010, Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate complex biosecurity projects; manage a Biosecurity Officer team; conduct investigations into alleged breaches; represent the department in legal proceedings; liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
