Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Livestock Biosecurity – Biosecurity and

Fisheries Animal Welfare
Job title Livestock Biosecurity Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $82,325 - $90,206 Location Katherine
Position number 12668 RTF 346242 Closing 30/04/2026
Contact officer Chris Collins on 08 8999 2080 or [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=346242
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 OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide biosecurity inspection and certification advice and services, to manage risks to the Territory economy, environment
and public health and support the development of sustainable agribusiness and economic development in the Northern
Territory (NT).

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver biosecurity services including in-field disease investigation, disease surveillance, disease control, biosecurity

certification and animal health and biosecurity extension.
2. Provide biosecurity advice relating to animal biosecurity in the NT.
3. Administer the NT Livestock Act, 2008 and other relevant legislation including auditing and investigation of alleged

breaches.
4. Participate in biosecurity emergency responses.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge of animal biosecurity, livestock diseases and animal health and welfare issues.
2. Understanding of the livestock and wider primary production industry in the NT.
3. Knowledge of relevant legislation including the NT Livestock Act, 2008 and the investigation and compliance process.
4. Sound verbal and written communication skills to relate and engage effectively with a broad range of livestock industry

stakeholders and communicate technical and legislative information to them.
5. Ability to work in teams, self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and sound judgement.
6. Applicant must have the ability to obtain an NT Employees firearms licence, and safely and effectively handle farm

chemicals.
7. Ability to use office software and databases and IT systems.

Desirable
1. Qualification at certificate or diploma level or nationally agreed competencies relating to biosecurity, agriculture or animal

health. Tertiary studies at associate diploma level or higher is especially desirable.
2. Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
3. Experience working in emergency management and emergency animal disease responses.
4. Familiarity of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and equipment.

Further information
The Livestock Biosecurity Officer will be appointed as an Inspector under the NT Livestock Act, 2008 and other relevant Acts.
The successful applicant must have a current manual driver’s licence and be willing and able to travel extensively, camp out
on occasions in remote locations and use a firearm as needed. There is a requirement to undertake overtime duty as required.