Technical Training Officer

Description:

Who we are
Cargo & Conveyance Policy & Detection Capability is responsible for determining, developing and enabling the strategies, regulatory frameworks, tactics and interventions that manage biosecurity and other risks within the transport and trade pathways into Australia. This pathway brings together how the department detects and responds to biosecurity risk and non-compliance, including through deploying surveillance and verification tools and capabilities such as detector dog teams and x-rays. The branch sets operational policy for the biosecurity clearance of all air and sea cargo, conveyances and ports, seasonal pests and policy assessment related matters.
Detection Capability is responsible for improving the effectiveness of the Operations Division by providing detection, system, legislative and policy capability. The section provides centralised expertise, coordination, management and resource capability through a range of services for consistent use across the division. The section is responsible for detection technology including x-ray and Detector Dogs. The detector dog training team is based in Brisbane and is responsible for the delivery of training for all novice dog teams as well as the identification of opportunities for improved training practices.
The key duties of the position include
The Job
Detection Capability Section is looking for a Technical Training Officer to deliver training to new dogs and handlers whilst being responsible for the development of novice teams and the review and maintenance of supporting training materials. The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
• the delivery of detector dog and handler training
• contributing to the ongoing development of the department's detector dog capability
• performing a broad range of administrative functions related to the work of the detector dog technical team
• communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• maintaining records in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records management, information security and privacy policies and requirements.