Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector

at  Primary Industries and Regions SA PIRSA

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

Job reference: 585081
Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We have an opportunity for a Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
The Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector contributes to the goals and objectives of the Plant Biosecurity program by supporting the planning, delivery, review, and reporting of plant biosecurity programs, activities, and outcomes.
The Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector is also responsible for undertaking projects and activities to ensure that movements of horticultural produce are compliant with national market access and quarantine requirements. This includes coordinating and conducting audits and inspections, provision of advice relating to market access and verifying and issuing plant health certifications to meet legislative requirements.
This position performs regulatory activities and obligations, that are associated with plant and plant product market access functions. This includes identifying, investigating, and managing actions associated with, and reporting on, actual or suspected plant pest incursions, and other contraventions of the legislation. The position also contributes to the regular review and the improvement of policies, standards and processes associated with the Plant Health Act 2009, and other regulatory standards.
The Senior Plant Biosecurity Inspector maintains effective relationships with stakeholders through the delivery of professional and timely responses to queries and issues raised by the public. A range of other expert technical and general information is also delivered to individuals, primary producers, market agents, growers, wholesalers, transport companies and horticultural associations to facilitate compliance with market access and quarantine requirements.

ABOUT US

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.
It’s no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• Detection and/or outbreaks of fruit fly and other declared pests and diseases may occur anywhere in the state and at any time of the year. The incumbent will be expected to join the First Response Team (FRT) and may be required to be available to travel and work anywhere in the State at short notice, therefore a flexible approach to working significant and out of hours work will be required during outbreaks.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government

Please refer the Job description for details