The Project Officer - Apiary Chemical Use will contribute to the regulation of agricultural chemicals in Victoria under the Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992. Reporting to the Biosecurity Manager, Chemicals you will have the responsibility to support the Project Officer Plant Residues (POPR), in the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the Target Agricultural Chemical Residue Program (TARP) as it relates to the apiary industry.
You will also develop a three-year Industry Action Plan (IAP) to promote a risk management approach to chemical use practices and residue minimisation in the apiary industry. This will include sourcing and analysing residue data from third parties as a source of intelligence on apiary chemical use practices. In addition, you will be required to provide technical advice and liaison with analytical laboratories to support apiary staff on chemical use by the apiary sector and Biosecurity Officers' Agricultural Chemicals in their investigations.
You will have knowledge of current and expected future chemical use practices in the Victorian apiary industry. An understanding of how agricultural chemicals work and the complexities of residue analysis of these chemicals is also required.
You will establish strong working relationships with internal apiary and chemical staff and external stakeholders, including laboratories, peak industry bodies, and other government agencies. You will also have good project management skills.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team and enjoy flexible working arrangements.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Relevant knowledge of chemicals and residue risks.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. In particular, please address the following:
* Demonstrate your experience in stakeholder engagement to bring about regulatory practice change within an industry.
* Outline your understanding of how an Industry Action Plan (IAP) works in practice and how it can be applied to chemical use in the apiary industry.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 04 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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