This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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In Australia, a full time Biosecurity Officer generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this field has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 33,000 people employed in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Biosecurity Officer. Biosecurity Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Biosecurity Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Government Investigations. This course covers a range of topics including planning an investigation, interviewing techniques and applying regulatory powers.
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Most popular security courses
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- PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
- BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- PSP60122 Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
- AHCPMG309 Apply Pest Animal Control Techniques
- 22516VIC Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control
- HLTSS00067 Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
- Master of Science (Aquaculture Science and Technology)
- 11141NAT Certificate IV in Firearms
- AHCPMG311 Use Firearms for Pest Control Activities from Aircraft
- PSPSS00040 Government Investigations
- CPP41619 Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management
- AHCBEK409 Rear Queen Bees
- AHCPMG312 Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control in Rural and Environmental Landscapes
- AHCBEK313 Manage Pests and Disease within a Honey Bee Colony
- AHC51316 Diploma of Pest Management
- AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management
- AHCLPW307 Perform Restricted Diving for Scientific Purposes
- Bachelor of Zoology
- Master of Science (Agricultural)
- Bachelor of Biosecurity Science
- AHCBIO203 Inspect and Clean Machinery, Tools and Equipment to Preserve Biosecurity
Biosecurity Officer careers
A Biosecurity Officer performs a range of duties to prevent negative impacts from environmental pests and diseases. You might work at a border checkpoint such as an airport or marine port or you might be involved in biosecurity work in the field. Biosecurity Officers undertake inspections and paperwork checks and may also carry out surveillance activities in at risk areas.
Biosecurity Officers should have excellent situational awareness and be able to follow correct procedures at all times. It’s important you can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds and work as part of a team. Biosecurity Officers may work a range of shifts including nights and weekends.
