• Contribute on innovative, future state projects to enhance the departments x-ray technology. • Work in a diverse team that is driven to improve technology and capability delivery.
• Flexible working locations across multiple major cities.
Who we are
Cargo & Conveyance Policy & Detection Capability is responsible for determining, developing and enabling the strategies, regulatory frameworks, tactics and interventions that manage biosecurity and other risks within the transport and trade pathways into Australia. This pathway brings together how the department detects and responds to biosecurity risk and non-compliance, including through deploying surveillance and verification tools and capabilities such as detector dog teams and x-rays. The branch sets operational policy for the biosecurity clearance of all air and sea cargo, conveyances and ports, seasonal pests and policy assessment related matters.
The Detection Capability Section works closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of border screening by providing detection systems and policy capability. The section is responsible for the development and management of biosecurity detector dog capability and detection technology. The section trials new and innovative detection systems and policy capability to improve the effectiveness of border screening. The team is responsible for the development and management of the 2D and 3D x-ray capability, and for the delivery of innovative detection capability projects.
The Job
The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
• providing input and support to the development and implementation of detection technology core business and proof of concept (PoC) trials across the mail, traveller and air cargo pathways
• contributing to the development of training relating to PoC trials to support operational officers
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to PoC trials in the mail, traveller and air cargo pathway
• supporting the development and validation testing of algorithms across x-ray technology products and user interfaces
• undertaking location related record keeping and operational administration
• providing technical support relating to x-ray and related technology.
Please note that this recruitment process will be used to fill one ongoing vacancy in the Detection Technology Section and that the role may be performed from any of the locations listed on the job description.
What we are looking for Knowledge and experience
• Experience with biosecurity project and program work in an airport, mail and/or cargo environment.
• Experience contributing to technology projects in the delivery, development and deployment of key project aims.
• Experience working with a high degree of self-drive and initiative and with a demonstrated ability to take responsibility for own actions and work.
• Experience with 2D x-ray and/or 3D x-ray technology is essential.
Eligibility and other requirements
The successful applicant must:
• hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
• obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
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