About the role

The Principal Biosecurity Officer (Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Product Integrity) plays a strategic leadership role in delivering high-level advice and contributes to regulatory and response operations across Tasmania’s animal welfare, biosecurity and product integrity frameworks.

• Lead the development and maintenance of contemporary, efficient and high-quality systems and processes that uphold Tasmania’s animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Contribute to protecting the state’s primary industries, natural environment and unique way of life.
• Manage a small, high-performing team.
• Represent the department in stakeholder engagement and interagency collaborations.
• Lead high profile or complex compliance investigations and deliver enforcement outcomes.
• Location can be Hobart, Launceston or Devonport.

Our ideal candidate has

• Extensive experience in biosecurity, animal welfare or aquaculture regulation.
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Port authority security clearance.

We offer

• Extensive experience in biosecurity, animal welfare or aquaculture regulation.
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Port authority security clearance.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via [email protected].

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information please contact:

Karen Crouch
Program Coordinator (Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Product Integrity)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 184 341

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.