Make a splash in Aquatic Biosecurity 🐠

• Temporary part time role until 10 March 2026
• 21 hours per week
• Location: Open to candidates across all NSW locations.
• Professional Officer Grade 1-4 | Salary from $87,315 to $141,206 per annum plus super and leave loading (commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience)

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

About the Role

In this temporary part-time position, you’ll support aquatic biosecurity projects, focusing on pests and disease management. You’ll contribute to evidence-based biosecurity policy implementation, collaborating with both internal teams at DPIRD and external stakeholders across government and industry to achieve NSW’s biosecurity objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical analysis on aquatic biosecurity projects, including evidence collation and outcome evaluation.
• Support policy and project development through cross-government engagement and coordination.
• Collect field data to support evidence-based policy formulation.
• Maintain reporting systems, preparing clear briefs, reports, and updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on biosecurity research, policy, and legislation.
• Support emergency responses to aquatic biosecurity events, including on-call rotation duties.

About you

You’re an analytical problem-solver with a deep understanding of aquatic biosecurity. You excel in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and you’re driven to protect our aquatic ecosystems. Your ability to communicate complex concepts and deliver clear, actionable advice makes you an ideal fit for this role.

Essential requirements

🎓 Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Science, registerable in NSW

🔐 Experience in biosecurity risk management

🚗 Current NSW Driver Licence

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Inclusive, flexible work culture
• Competitive pay and conditions
• An opportunity to develop a career in DPIRD
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

For more information about this vacancy please contact:

Melissa Walker, Manager Aquatic Biosecurity Programs

📞 0439 312 095 | 📧 melissa.walker@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. Attach an up-to-date resume (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) that briefly outlines how you meet the requirements of the role description and why you’re our ideal candidate.

📅 Applications Close: Tuesday 18 March 2025, at 11:55pm

Need help applying?

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 to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

Commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Professional Officers Award and the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (1-4).

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About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

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