Current Opportunities
This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly skilled team delivering critical plant biosecurity diagnostic and research services that protect NSW agriculture, industries and communities. As a senior scientific leader, you will provide strategic direction and oversight of plant pathology and entomology diagnostic services, research programs and Biosecurity Collections. You will work closely with government, industry, research organisations and national stakeholders to address emerging plant pest and disease threats, strengthen biosecurity capability and deliver outcomes aligned with the NSW Biosecurity Strategy.
Applications close 9 July 2026.
Join a highly skilled scientific team at the forefront of protecting NSW’s agricultural industries and environment. In this role, you will provide specialist bioinformatics expertise to support animal and plant biosecurity, veterinary diagnostics, and applied research programs.
Applications close 12 July 2026.
As a Technical Officer, you will contribute to high‑quality diagnostic testing and research sample processing within a dynamic laboratory environment. You’ll perform molecular, serological, parasitological, or related laboratory analyses and experiments to support both routine diagnostic submissions and research project objectives.
Applications close 12 July 2026.
Join SARDI and play a vital role in delivering trusted seed testing services for domestic and international markets. The Seed Testing Laboratory is a critical service providing high-value testing locally, interstate, and globally. As a Seed Analyst, you will contribute to high-quality laboratory services that enable clients to successfully market their products, supporting an essential part of the food supply chain.
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Applications close 15 July 2026.
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The ABARES Stream is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research and policy, applying what you have learnt at university or the workplace to interesting and challenging problems. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) Graduate Development Program is a structured, 12 month program designed to support graduates as they build capability, gain practical experience, and establish their careers in the APS.
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Applications close 25 July 2026
As Principal Adviser, you will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Director, providing high-impact leadership, advice, and support across both strategic and operational priorities that underpin the effective delivery of New Zealand's core biosecurity functions.
Applications close 19 July 2026
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Everyone working in plant biosecurity diagnostics in Australian or New Zealand is encouraged to join NPBDN. Relevant disciplines include bacteriologists, botanists, entomologists, general plant pathologists, molecular biologists, mycologists, nematologists, phytoplasmologists, virologists and weed scientists.
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