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Career opportunity – Senior Surveillance Officer (x2 positions)

November 18, 2019

The Department of Agriculture is seeking two individuals to lead teams of staff conducting border surveillance (NBS and/or Vector) activities. The successful applicants will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific field (such as entomology, botany or plant pathology) and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated relevant experience.

These positions are only available to Australian citizens and can be performed from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth.

Applications close 11.00 pm 5 December 2019.

Full details about the positions can be found on the Department of Agriculture website.

Keeping an eye on pests how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

Click here for details on what to expect.