Quarantine Officer
OSCA 311134·ANZSCO 311313
2,100
23.4%
40.9%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Inspects and assesses goods, conveyances, plants, animals and the environment for biosecurity risk to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and to prevent the incursion and spread of exotic pests and diseases.
What they typically do
- Inspects goods, ships, aircraft, passengers, plants and animals, and assesses documentation to confirm compliance with biosecurity requirements
- Issues legal directions to control identified biosecurity risks
- Provides advice about biosecurity matters to customers, clients, staff and managers
- Identifies trends in biosecurity risks, and reports to superiors to assist in targeting intelligence and risk-based activities
- Participates in biosecurity response activities to control and manage biosecurity incidents
- Maintains records of biosecurity inspections, assessments and enforcement actions
Where they work
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Quarantine Officer.
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