Northern Biosecurity Strategic Officer – Identified PositionAustralian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Cairns QLDIdentified position - This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.Who we areThe Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) is a program of SSG within the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Fisheries which operates across coastal northern Australia from Broome in Western Australia to Cairns in Queensland and includes Torres Strait. NAQS contributes to the delivery of national biosecurity objectives through:identifying and evaluating the unique quarantine risks facing northern Australia,developing and implementing measures for the early detection of targeted pests, diseases and weeds,contributing to national and international initiatives relating to pest and disease surveillance.The JobWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS) team. The successful applicant will:Deliver strategic policy and funding outcomes that aim to deliver long-term uplift of northern Australia's biosecurity preparedness and management framework as described under the NABS.Engage with key stakeholder groups (industry, First Nations, government),Identify leverage and funding opportunities,Implement biosecurity awareness and capacity/capability building initiatives.What we are looking forKnowledge and experienceUnderstanding of the biosecurity risk profile in northern Australia.Knowledge of ongoing and emerging biosecurity risks in northern Australia.Experience in high level strategic policy development and implementation.Experience in communicating, influencing, and managing change.Mandatory qualificationsA tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in environmental, agriculture or biological science.The successful applicant must:Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers' licence.
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