Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Plant Biosecurity Branch – Biosecurity and Animal Welfare

Job title Plant Biosecurity Officer Designation Technical 3

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $84,795 - $92,912 Location Katherine

Position number 16913 RTF 361589 Closing 25/11/2026

Contact Officer Nathan Crofts, Operations Manager on 08 8999 2138 or [email protected]

About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361589

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

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Primary objective

Under the provision of the Plant Health Act, 2008, the Hemp Industry Act, 2019 and the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of

Use) Act, 2004 undertake surveillance, quality assurance scheme auditing, compliance activities, Government certification and reporting duties to ensure continued and improved interstate market access for Northern Territory (NT) plants and plant products.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the operations manager,



be responsible for the effective implementation for the Plant Health Act, 2008, the

Hemp Industry Act, 2019 and the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act, 2004.

1. Conduct targeted and general surveillance for exotic and selected plant pests and diseases (including bee diseases).
2. Record data and provide reports on the surveillance and other programs as required.
3. Provide advice to the public and industry.
4. Conduct audits and provide inspection and certification of plant and plant products to ensure compliance with trade conditions prior

to export to interstate markets and provide advice on domestic trade.
1. Participate in emergency responses to incursions of exotic plant, animal, or aquatic diseases or pests as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience in the effective implementation of surveillance activities for targeted and general plant pests.
2. Experience and skills in data collection and producing reports.
3. Flexible and adaptable to new work tasks and the ability to work independently or in a team.
4. High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external

stakeholders to deliver prompt and professional service to clients.
1. Solid written communication skills, including the drafting of correspondence, work instructions and educational material for a wider

audience.
1. Knowledge and experience in undertaking audits, reviews and/or compliance checks or the ability to acquire appropriate qualifications.
2. A current manual driver’s licence.

Desirable

1. Qualified ICA Assurance Scheme auditor or Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
2. Knowledge of the plant biosecurity system.

📌 Plant Biosecurity Officer (Katherine)
🏢 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Katherine