Full time
Science and Surveillance Group (SSG) is comprised of scientists, operations and support staff responsible for regulatory advice and training, technical input to biosecurity policy, regulation activity in the Torres Strait and diverse surveillance and diagnostic services around Australia, including animal and plant health surveillance measures under the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy.
The Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS) seeks to minimise the threat and impact of plant, animal and aquatic and environmental pests and disease in northern Australia through building an integrated, strong, and coordinated northern Australia biosecurity system. The objectives of the strategy are to:
Strengthen collaborative partnerships between all system participants and build enhanced coordination of biosecurity actions across northern Australia – for better biosecurity outcomes. Implement proactive and forward-looking approaches to surveillance and prevention activities in northern Australia. Leverage and invest in Australia's system wide capability, for the benefit of northern Australia biosecurity. Implementation of the strategic framework/vision for the NABS requires prioritisation of actions around five key themes:
Preparedness and response. Improved data/information sharing. Implementation of relevant biosecurity technologies/research outcomes. Diagnostics and surveillance capability and capacity. The Job This position will work closely with the NABS Director, the NABS Implementation Officer, other NABS team members, the NAQS science team, and the broader NAQS program to deliver project outcomes under the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy and the NABS Implementation Plan. This will include working as part of a team and independently subject to limited direction as necessary. Key duties include all or some of the following:
Undertake the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including financial and budget documents, for forecasting, monitoring and reporting purposes. Provide a range of project management and contracting support services, including preparation of grants, procurements, and subsequent monitoring of progress to ensure project outcomes are achieved to a high standard. Provide secretariat services for the Northern Australia Biosecurity Framework Reference Group and NABS Technical Working Groups (plant, animal, and aquatic health) as required, including scheduling of meetings, preparation of high-quality written correspondence, development of agenda papers, briefs, discussion papers and reports. Undertake research and analysis as required and support the preparation of project briefs for informed decision-making and planning. Source, collate and compile data and information to support the identification of emerging issues and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables. Contribute to communication with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate exchange of information and support project coordination as required. What we are looking for Knowledge and experience Demonstrated high level experience and expertise in the use of TechnologyOne for budget management including forecasting, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting. Experience in preparation and administering grants and/or procurement contracts. Experience in preparing high quality written communication including correspondence, agenda papers, briefs, discussion papers, meeting minutes and reports. Experience in project management and/or program design. Capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of government and non-government stakeholders. Knowledge of the biosecurity system and northern Australia is desirable but not essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr