Biosecurity Officer

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a biosecurity officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC30318

Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management

Blended, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00067

Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)

On Campus, Online
1 - 5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22516VIC

Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCBIO203

Inspect and Clean Machinery, Tools and Equipment to Preserve Biosecurity

On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCPMG309

Apply Pest Animal Control Techniques

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCPMG311

Use Firearms for Pest Control Activities from Aircraft

Blended
2 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSPSS00040

Government Investigations

Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCPMG312

Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control in Rural and Environmental Landscapes

Blended
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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