Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Livestock Biosecurity - Biosecurity and
Animal Welfare
Job title Livestock Biosecurity Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 45516 RTF 352161 Closing 23/07/2026
Contact officer Renae McLean Principal Livestock and Biosecurity Policy Officer on [email protected]
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352161
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Develop and implement Livestock Biosecurity strategic policy and legislation to protect our primary livestock industries.
Context statement
This position is an essential component of livestock market integrity and facilitates and maintains ongoing access to both
international and domestic markets and freedom from emergency animal diseases.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level research, analysis and advice to inform Government decision making and policy that address
biosecurity threats to livestock-based industries and are consistent with DAF’s strategic direction.
2. Provide advice to the Chief Veterinary Officer and Principal Livestock Biosecurity Policy Officer on biosecurity issues
that may impact on market access.
3. Support the development and Livestock Biosecurity Initiatives including projects.
4. Provide advice to managers and staff on complex policy matters covering food safety, traceability and regulatory
functions.
5. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Government and industry.
6. Represent the Livestock Biosecurity Branch at high level forums and committees and in stakeholder engagement
processes.
7. Support emergency disease and pest responses in the Northern Territory through specific emergency roles in the control
centre, including support in the Emergency Operations Centre.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience in the planning, management and preparation of policy documents, options analyses and plans.
2. Experience in the development of policies, briefings and meeting papers in relation to biosecurity, regulatory and
technical issues.
3. Demonstrated high level of enthusiasm, personal drive, interpersonal and presentation skills and experience in working
collaboratively with industry sectors and associations.
4. Proven ability to work in an environment of competing demands to deliver outcomes within time frames, and to
independently prioritise work tasks and functions accordingly.
5. Extensive experience in developing, managing and evaluating projects.
6. Experience in the use of computer software including statistical packages and PowerBI for recording and analysing data.
Desirable
1. A University qualification relevant to the role is not mandatory but would be looked upon favourably.
2. Graduate Certificate in Public Policy or equivalent.
3. Several years’ experience in the cattle industry.
4. Knowledge and experience in emergency response and management
