Protecting Tasmania’s growing agriculture sector is one of the Hodgman Liberal Government’s highest priorities which is reflected by the advertisement today of six new Biosecurity Tasmania jobs based in the north.
These new jobs are part of a major $8.6 million investment in Tasmania’s biosecurity announced in the 2018-19 State Budget to ensure the state continues to respond to the challenges of increased trade and a growing economy.
Job ads have appeared online and will be published in the three Tasmanian newspapers this Saturday, asking for applications to fill the roles of Biosecurity Inspectors, Industry Collaboration Manager, Specialist Adviser (Fruit Fly) and Planning Officer (Biosecurity Risk).
The three new Biosecurity Inspectors will target high risk produce coming into the state.
The Industry Collaboration Manager will help build strong industry partnerships and ensure primary producers have accurate and current information on trade related pests.
A Specialist Adviser (Fruit Fly) will provide industry analysis and advice focusing on trade and market access specifically relating to the risk of fruit fly incursions and other trade related pests.
The Planning Officer (Business Risk) will help expand Biosecurity Tasmania’s collaboration with industry groups and farmers to plan for and manage post-border biosecurity risks and to support on-farm biosecurity hygiene strategies.
These jobs further demonstrate how the Hodgman Liberal Government is responding to the needs of our agricultural sector to maintain our strong biosecurity system and to prepare and protect Tasmania from future pest and disease risks.
For more information go to the Tasmanian jobs online website: www.jobs.tas.gov.au
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