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Unit Supervisor Jobs in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

Title: Unit Supervisor

Company: Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a vital role in securing the state’s agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland’s thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare supports BQ’s efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department’s strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

As Our Unit Supervisor, You Will

Lead and manage the customer service team.

Support the good reputation of your unit and of Biosecurity Queensland through all interactions with members of the public and with internal and external stakeholders and through effective service delivery

Managing financial and procurement activities for the customer service area.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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