66659, Several

Closes: 12 October 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 2
Salary: $77,778 - $88,163 plus superannuation
Position No: 66659, Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 September 2026
Contact Officer: Warren Schofield on Warren.Schofield@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8480

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Details: As an H5 Bird Flu Biosecurity Field Officer, you will work as part of a dedicated field team responding to reports of sick or dead birds. Duties include field assessments, surveillance and sampling support, safe handling and transport of birds, humane euthanasia and disposal where required, and maintaining accurate operational records.

When not deployed to the H5 response, you will contribute to broader biosecurity programs across the ACT, including surveillance, monitoring, inspections and emergency preparedness activities.

We're looking for people with:

• Experience in field based, biosecurity, environmental, animal management, emergency response or related roles.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements.
• Good communication, teamwork and record keeping skills.
• The ability to work in dynamic operational environments and follow established procedures.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: There are several temporary positions available for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit:

• A current curriculum vitae
• A written pitch (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the selection criteria.
• Contact details for two referees, including your current or most recent manager.

Your pitch should provide practical examples that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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There are several temporary positions available for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.