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Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer
Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time
Closes: 28/10/2026
Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package $184,781 - $201,234 (including salary $157,334 - $171,482)
Vacancy Number:
043686
Agency:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Unit
Plant Biosecurity Branch – Biosecurity and Animal Welfare
Location:
Darwin
Primary Objective:
The Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer provides leadership to deliver efficient and effective biosecurity services that align with the legislation, the Northern Territory’s Biosecurity Strategy, the North Australian Biosecurity strategy, and national obligations, such as the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity. The Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer works closely with industry and the community to deliver robust and high quality biosecurity programs for the Northern Territory.
Contact:
Sally Heaton on 08 8999 2118 or sally.heaton@nt.gov.au
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