Current Opportunities
The Biosecurity Program Coordinator delivers the Farm Biosecurity Program, which is delivered by AUSVEG in partnership with Plant Health Australia (PHA). This program aims to improve biosecurity preparedness and response mechanisms within the vegetable, potato and onion industries across Australia. The role will involve contributing to all aspects of the program including engaging with key project stakeholders, producing program communication outputs, organizing and presenting at industry focused workshops and delivering on all other project deliverables.
Applications close 25 October.
An opportunity exists for an executive leader who will bring together regional delivery, regulatory services and biosecurity functions into a single statewide portfolio focused on delivering better outcomes for industry, communities and customers. Leading a multidisciplinary group spanning agriculture, fisheries, forestry and biosecurity, you will be responsible for operational leadership across Queensland's expanding regional delivery network and the implementation of regulatory services that protect and support the state's primary industries.
Read more on QLD jobs website
Applications close 12 October
The Program Manager plays a central role in coordinating and managing all elements of the program, acting as the primary point of contact between partners, Hort Innovation, and industry stakeholders. VegWatch (VG22004) is a national program aimed at strengthening biosecurity preparedness and business continuity for the Australian vegetable industry funded through Hort Innovation. The program operates across three key themes: Surveillance and Diagnostics, Data and Informed Decision-Making, and Business Resilience and Continuity.
Applications close 25 October.
Working as part of a diverse regional team, you will support the delivery of high-quality services that strengthen Victoria’s preparedness for, and response to, biosecurity threats and agricultural emergencies. Biosecurity Officers are located throughout Victoria and work closely with industry, land managers, community groups and government agencies to support invasive plant and animal management, plant biosecurity activities, pest and disease surveillance for market access, monitoring of agricultural chemical use, and preparedness, response and recovery activities associated with biosecurity incidents and agricultural emergencies.
Read more on the DEECA website
Applications close 25 October.
The Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer provides leadership to deliver efficient and effective biosecurity services that align with the legislation, the Northern Territory’s Biosecurity Strategy, the North Australian Biosecurity strategy, and national obligations, such as the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity. The Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer works closely with industry and the community to deliver robust and high quality biosecurity programs for the Northern Territory.
Read more on the NT jobs website
Applications close 28 October 2026.
Join the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, Australia's largest eradication initiative and one of Queensland's most significant biosecurity programs. Based in Virginia, Brisbane, you'll lead teams delivering outcomes that protect communities, industries, the environment and Queensland's way of life from one of the world's most invasive pests. If you're an experienced operational leader looking to make a genuine impact while shaping the success of a nationally significant program, this might be the role for you.
Read more on the QLD jobs website
Applications close 2 November.
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