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Full-time ongoing and Full-time temporary role until 30 June **** (Forbes)
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Central West Local Land Services are looking for 3 x Biosecurity Officer within our Animal Biosecurity & Welfare team to undertake field and regulatory activities which support programs and advisory services for the management of animal biosecurity for the region as well as undertake surveillance and investigation activities as they relate to animal and disease control.
About the Role
As a Biosecurity Officer you will be working across the Central West and will :
Undertake NLIS compliance inspections of saleyards within the Central West LLS
Undertake regulatory compliance work.
Complete Council waste depot inspections and swill feeding audits
Assist District Veterinarians with animal health investigations as required
Provide advice and support to ratepayers livestock agents and stock owners
Assist with operational projects including animal and plant biosecurity surveillance activities and disease investigations
Support new and emerging biosecurity issues incidents and emergency responses (biosecurity floods fire)
About You
These are hands on practical roles for people who love working with livestock but will also need the ability to complete regulatory compliance action regularly. Must be willing and prepared to learn.
The role carries responsibility and as such youll need to be motivated honest reliable and trustworthy - someone who can build strong professional relationships with land holders and businesses.
Youll need to be able to follow procedures and processes and be able to quickly develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to the role.
An interest in animal health and demonstrated hands on and practical livestock handling skills is a must. An agricultural background as well as an understanding of plant and animal pests and diseases stock and station agents and saleyards is ideal.
Ideally youll have some or all of the following now however if not youll need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment :
The ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation.
The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Control Officer status under the Biosecurity Local Lands Servies and Public Spaces Act
The capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence
Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays as required)
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your Manager prior to submitting your application.
EOI Closing Date : Monday 22ndSeptember **** @ 11 : 55pm AEST
For further information about this opportunity please contact Angela Warrian Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare onor via. You can also download the role description.
This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only
To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 4 or Clerk 3 / 4) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
Recruitment Process Adjustment
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other assessments as required.
Role Description
Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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Job Details
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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