Senior Quarantine Inspector (Mobile Response)
Salary: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Closing Date: 2025-08-31 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Pillar/directorate:
Fisheries & Sustainability
Branch:
Operations & Compliance
Tenure:
Permanent - Full Time
Position Number:
Pool Ref AV8842
Attachments:
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment. To learn more about our department, our team and the work we do, please visit our website .
About the opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within the Operations and Compliance directorate in DPIRD! We are currently seeking to establish a pool of suitably qualified applicants for the role of Senior Quarantine Inspector (Mobile Response).
Within this role, you will operate under supervision, to undertake quarantine inspection and certification activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislative obligations.
Some of the duties of a Quarantine Inspector include but are not limited to:
* Working in a close team to undertake inspections and certification on a wide range of agricultural commodities to ensure compliance with relevant import legislation and export protocols.
* Reporting contraventions of relevant legislation and assisting in preparation of incident reports for breaches.
We are looking for individuals with:
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience interpreting and applying acts, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines and providing advice within a quarantine environment.
* Effective communication skills.
* Problem-solving skills in an enforcement environment.
For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
* A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
* A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work-Related Requirements:
o Role Specific: 1
o Core Capabilities: 2 and 6
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Matthew Langridge, Supervising Quarantine Inspector (MRT), on 0404 819 520 during office hours.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency, and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.
This pool will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalisation of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert. Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
dpird.wa.gov.au