66719

Closes: 12 October 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 3
Salary: $89,760 - $100,632 plus superannuation
Position No: 66719
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: An opportunity exists for an experienced team leader to join the ACT's biosecurity response team as an H5 Bird Flu Biosecurity Field Officer – Team Leader.

You will coordinate responses to reports of sick and dead birds, oversee field assessments and response activities, and ensure all operations are completed safely and in accordance with biosecurity requirements.

If you have great leadership skills, experience managing field teams, and a commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity, we encourage you to apply.

This role is offered for an initial three-month period, with the opportunity for extension depending on the ongoing response requirements.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 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:

1. A current curriculum vitae
2. A written pitch (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the Selection Criteria
3. 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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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.