Deputy Chief Plant Protection Officer (710110)
Department of Natural Resources and Environment TasmaniaPrimary Industries and WaterBiosecurity Tasmania
Applications must be submitted by Monday 27 April, 2026 11:55 PM
Monday 27 April, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703 to $150,200 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Region:
South, North, North West, Statewide, To be negotiated
Location:
Hobart, Launceston or Devonport
Drive statewide plant biosecurity leadership, guiding critical action to protect Tasmania's environment and agriculture.
About the role
The Deputy Chief Plant Protection Officer (Deputy CPPO) works closely with the Chief Plant Protection Officer (CPPO) to deliver strategic, scientific and regulatory leadership across plant biosecurity programs, oversee operational teams and strengthen Tasmania's capacity to anticipate, detect and manage plant risks, safeguarding Tasmania's plant biosecurity system.
In this role you will:
* Provide high level scientific, technical and policy advice to ensure plant health programs and legislative frameworks meet the strategic objectives of the Government.
* Lead, supervise, mentor and guide staff across plant biosecurity disciplines.
* Provide authoritative advice to the CPPO, senior executives, the Minister and other government agencies and industry on plant health, biosecurity risks and emergency management.
* Monitor emerging trends, maintain professional networks, and contribute to continuous improvement across the plant biosecurity function.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).
Pre-employment requirements
* Conviction check in the following conviction areas:
* Crimes of violence
* Sex related offences
* Serious drug offences
* Crimes involving dishonesty
* Serious traffic offences
* Any other offences under the Biosecurity Act 2019, or related legislation
* A degree in biological or agricultural sciences relevant to the professional duties to be undertaken, as provided by a university.
* A PhD in plant science, or another relevant discipline.
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