Reporting to the Regional Manager, Plants, Chemicals and Invasives South East Region, the Biosecurity Manager South East is responsible for managing a team of qualified staff who support the productivity of the Victorian agriculture sector and protect the region and state from the impact of invasive plants and animals on agricultural productivity, environmental and social assets.

The South East Plants, Chemicals and Invasives team is part of a wider biosecurity team which delivers regulation and compliance programs and responses to biosecurity and other emergencies.

You will have strong stakeholder management, technical knowledge and engagement skills. You will be required to assist regional staff to improve relationships and partnerships with clients and key stakeholders to improve program outcomes.

The role provides advice to the Regional Manager and other senior managers on the South East region's risks to biosecurity, agricultural productivity and community management issues.

You will establish strong working relationships with internal staff and various external stakeholders including private landowners, community and industry groups as well as local and state government agencies.

This position has responsibilities under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 and the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992.

This position is a designated DEECA Authorised Officer position.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Agricultural Science, Science or an equivalent science qualification. Candidates must have these qualifications to be considered eligible and verification is required prior to appointment.
• Current Drivers Licence for a motor vehicle
• Hold a current Applied First Aid Certificate (Level 2 to be completed during probation period)
• Vaccination against Q fever is recommended.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 3 November 2025. The work location for this position is Flexible within South East region with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please address the two following questions:

1. Your demonstrated experience in managing teams related to regulation and biosecurity risk management of agriculture industries.
2. Your demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.