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?

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PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Online
12 months
$4,170
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BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
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BSBWHS332X

Apply Infection Prevention and Control Procedures to Own Work Activities

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
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Biosecurity Officer

Bachelor of Biosecurity Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
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Biosecurity Officer
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