Current Opportunities
As a Field Officer, you'll be part of a supportive team delivering surveillance, treatment and property-management activities across South East Queensland. Our teams cover a broad geographic area and operate from locations including Burleigh Heads, Berrinba, Wacol, Virginia, Laidley and Mutdapilly. Depending on operational needs and available vacancies, you may be based at one of these locations and work across the surrounding region. Your days will be varied and may include inspecting properties, applying bait treatments, speaking with members of the public and completing accurate field records.
Find out more on the QLD Gov website
Applications close 20 October 2026
A permanent - full time opportunity available to join DPIRD’s Emergency Management team as a Manager, Emergency Coordination. As the successful candidate you will play a leading role in the development and coordination of a cross-agency emergency management framework to strengthen the department’s preparedness and response to large-scale incidents affecting the sustainability and international competitiveness of WA’s agriculture, aquatic and food industries.
Read more on the WA jobs website
Applications close on 19 October
The ACT Government are looking for someone with experience in biosecurity, or a related field, to join our Biosecurity team as a Biosecurity Officer, Team Leader. This is a hands on role where you will lead a small team, coordinate contractors, engage with stakeholders, and deliver new and emerging invasive species monitoring, control and preparedness programs across the ACT. No two days are the same.
If you have strong leadership and team coordination skills, a good knowledge of invasive plants, pests and biosecurity threats, experience with ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123 or similar systems, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, this may be the role for you.
Read more on the ACT Gov jobs website
Applications close 8 October
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.
As a Senior Biosecurity Officer Level 5, you will manage a large team of biosecurity officers located in Perth and regional WA while working closely with a team of biosecurity and technical specialists. This position involves developing, planning and managing metropolitan and regional targeted surveillance activities for priority plant pests and diseases that may impact on the States agriculture and environment.
Applications close 13 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.
This role with Costa's plays an important part in supporting healthy, productive berry crops through effective pest and disease monitoring, integrated pest management activities, and accurate reporting. You will work across our blueberry, raspberry and blackberry production systems, helping to identify emerging risks and support decision-making that protects crop health, yield and quality.
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Career Profiles
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