Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Job Reference: 2025/45 Classification: APS 5 - $81,690 - $89,615 Division: Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Branch: Science & Surveillance Section: Operational Science and Surveillance Location: Adelaide, SA - 10 Corbett Court, Export Park SA 5950 Employment Status: Ongoing (permanent) Hours: Fulltime or part-time Closing Date Applications close: 11:00 pm (AEDT) on 10 February 2025
Australian Government Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water
The National Seed Bank Manager directs the National Seed Bank’s conservation and research programs and resources, oversees a team of trained specialists, students and skilled volunteers who work collaboratively on research projects with other scientists in the Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch, as well as Traditional Owners, island communities, external researchers, and a wide range colleagues in other parts of Parks Australia.
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Job Reference 2024/4696 Under the general direction of the Senior Entomologist, the Entomologist will contribute to scientific services and operational and policy advice.
Recruitment Hive, Mascot, Sydney NSW
Our client, a large Federal Government Department, who enhance agriculture industries, forestry, trade and biosecurity are seeking the experience of a Molecular Biologist / Diagnostician for a 12 + 12 month contract based in Mascot, NSW. Applications close 30 January, 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne City Centre, VIC
A Director of Living Collections and Environment has been created to lead the horticulture, arboriculture, landscape architecture and natural systems functions across the Melbourne and Cranbourne sites. The primary objective of this role is to create and maintain world-class landscapes, living collections, and natural areas, fostering community engagement and promoting conservation. Applications close 24 January, 2025
Queensland Government, Central West QLD
As our Regional Biosecurity Lead Central you will be responsible for driving high level strategic advice & engagement activities for Biosecurity Queensland. This position is available in the Central Regional boundary as per locality map. Please indicate your location preference for this role on your application. Closing date: 14 February 2025
The Plant Biosecurity Research and Diagnostics team are looking for an experienced Diagnostic Plant Pathologist. Full Time Temporary role (up to two years, but may be extended subject to funding) Total remuneration package: Professional Officer Grade 1/4 – Salary from $73,522 to $141,206 (commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience) plus super and leave loading. Primary Work Location: Menangle
Closing date: 27/01/2025 - 11:55 PM
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is seeking an experienced Research Assistant (Mycology) to contribute to innovative genetic, genomic and ecological research.
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The ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity is seeking outstanding PhD applicants to innovate novel approaches to prevent, respond to, and recover from plant pests and diseases that threaten the economy and environment.
18 fully funded scholarships are available with placements within government, industry and relevant businesses. Funding is for 3.5 years.
The Centre for AgriBiosciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is offering a PhD opportunity: The application of near-field sequencing technology as a triage and surveillance tool to detect pests and pathogens.
The scholarship duration is 3.5 years with a value of $35,000 pa (tax-free). Applications will be open until the scholarship is filled.
Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University is advertising several scholarships on the research focus “Climate change and its effects on vector transmission of plant pathogens”.
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The Temporary Employment Register has a listing of jobs are available at the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) are advertising for a Manager Invasive Species Policy to lead the design, development and coordination of invasive species biosecurity policy initiatives, to minimise the impact of invasive species to Western Australia.
The position is a permanent, full time position, available for immediate filling. The salary range is $134,481 – $143,736 per annum. Applications close 5 February 2025.
Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, are seeking a Senior Diagnostician and Research Scientist to lead the plant pathogen diagnostics team at Crop Health Services (CHS).
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 Years. The work location for this position is AgriBio, Bundoora. The salary range is $109,730 - $132,764 + super Applications close Sunday 2 February 2025.
The Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division, in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are seeking a Principal Botanist to provide scientific leadership, management and strategic oversight of the NAQS Botany team in Darwin.
The position is being advertised for an initial period of eighteen months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years in total. The salary range is classified as an EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum. Applications close 24 January 2025 (11:00 pm AEDT).
The Queensland Herbarium is seeking a Technical Officer to support the maintenance and curation of the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science collection. The position is being recruited through Evolve Scientific.
The position will be located in Toowong, Brisbane, and is advertised as on a casual fulltime basis (36.25 hours per week) until June 2025. There is no closing date specified.
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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