Project Officer - Biosecurity

Rimfire Resources AU5 ·www.rimfireresources.com.au

Location North Shore & Northern Beaches, NSW Other, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Agribusiness & Farming
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The Company
Australian Eggs is a member-owned, not-for-profit organisation delivering marketing and RD&E services for the Australian egg industry. Guided by the vision, Be Part of Something Good, it invests in industry sustainability, productivity, resilience, animal health, food safety and biosecurity.

The Australian poultry industries face increasing risks from emergency animal diseases and other biosecurity threats. To support industry preparedness and response capability, Australian Eggs is seeking a Biosecurity Project Officer to join its growing Risk Program team.
 
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager - EAD Preparedness, the Biosecurity Project Officer will support projects and extension to industry to strengthen biosecurity and emergency animal disease preparedness across the Australian egg industry.

Combining project management, stakeholder engagement and technical coordination, key responsibilities include:
  • Managing biosecurity and food safety projects within the Risk Program
  • Supporting RD&E activities focused on preparedness and resilience
  • Project management, coordinating timelines, reporting, deliverables and stakeholder communication
  • Preparing reports and presentations for industry, government and technical audiences
  • Collaborating with farmers, veterinarians, researchers, consultants and government agencies
  • Representing Australian Eggs in EAD preparedness and response activities
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
  • Strong project management across multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines
  • Experience in biosecurity, animal health, livestock, or a related field. Poultry will be a noted advantage.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across industry and government
  • Experience supporting research, innovation or extension projects
  • Excellent written communication and reporting skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant related experience
You will be proactive, flexible, organised and able to balance technical detail with practical project delivery across diverse stakeholder groups.

Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Australia’s egg industry on projects supporting farm resilience, EAD preparedness and national biosecurity outcomes, including H5 bird flu. Australian Eggs has a collaborative and positive team culture, supporting one of Australia’s important agricultural sectors.

To Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mark Turner or David Jackson on 1300 380 701 or apply online through Rimfire Resources.

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