Biosecurity Officer – Maranoa Regional Council
Location: Roma, QLD
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time hours/week)
Classification: Stream A – Level 7, Certified Agreement 2023
Rural Lands Allowance: $71.79 per week
About Maranoa Regional Council
Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud, and
connected organisation supporting vibrant communities across our region. We
embrace collaboration and opportunity to build a strong, sustainable future — a
connected region where people, business, and industry thrive together.
Purpose of the Role
Maranoa Regional Council is seeking an experienced Biosecurity
Officer to lead and deliver Council's biosecurity programs across the region. This role takes ownership of managing
invasive animals and plants, driving proactive compliance with the Biosecurity
Act 2014, and leading education and engagement initiatives that strengthen
landholder and community biosecurity outcomes.
You'll work closely with landholders, government agencies, and internal
teams to reduce biosecurity risks, enhance sustainable land management, and
protect the region's environmental and economic resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead
the planning and delivery of strategic biosecurity and pest management
programs.
* Provide
high-level advice on emerging biosecurity risks and priorities.
* Coordinate
projects and resources to achieve measurable outcomes for the region.
Operational Delivery
* Oversee
Council's biannual Coordinated Baiting Program and other pest management
operations.
* Conduct
targeted field inspections, surveillance, and control programs.
* Manage
biosecurity-related grants and ensure compliance with project
requirements.
Regulatory & Compliance
* Monitor
and enforce biosecurity legislation in line with Council and state
priorities.
* Support
landholders to understand and meet their General Biosecurity Obligation
(GBO).
* Prepare
evidence-based reports and compliance documentation.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
* Build
and maintain strong working relationships with landholders, community
groups, and partner agencies.
* Deliver
practical education and awareness programs to improve local biosecurity
capability.
* Represent
Council at industry forums and regional committees.
Policy & Administration
* Assist
with the development and review operational policies, procedures, and
plans.
* Maintain
accurate field and administrative records.
* Prepare
funding applications, reports, and performance reviews that support
continuous improvement.
For full details, please refer to the attached Position
Description.
What We Offer
* 9-day
fortnight with a rostered day off (RDO)
* Long
service leave after 7 years
* 5
weeks annual leave per year
* 10
weeks paid parental leave (full pay) or 20 weeks (half pay)
* 3
weeks personal (sick) leave per year
* Salary
sacrifice options (super contributions, novated leasing, remote rent
assistance)
* Employee
Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your family
How to Apply
Please submit:
1. A cover
letter outlining your interest in the position
2. Your
current resume (CV)
3. Responses
to any application form questions (if applicable)
Additional Information
* Maranoa
Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend
vacancies without notice.
* The
successful candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and
will undergo a Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical
assessment.
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Contact Information
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Telephone:
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively
support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.