Branch: Science

Section: Environmental Stewardship Program

Executive Level 1 (EL 1) – Ongoing or non-ongoing

Salary: $124,861 – $134,295 per annum

Duties:

There have been significant outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, H5 Bird Flu) worldwide, with the presence and impact of H5 Bird Flu now reported in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. While no cases of H5 Bird Flu have yet been detected at any of Australia’s Antarctic or sub-Antarctic stations, the AAD has prepared specific monitoring, preparedness and response plans to address the presence and risk of H5 Bird Flu arriving in the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT), Heard Island and McDonald Island (HIMI), and Macquarie Island.

The AAD’s HPAI Coordinator will lead the AAD’s response to HPAI Bird Flu in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic. The HPAI Coordinator will work within the AAD’s Environmental Stewardship Program, but is required to engage widely, with advanced skills, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across and external to the AAD, including across government agencies.

This position will be filled in the first instance in a non-ongoing capacity (for minimum 18 months), however, may be considered for ongoing requirements in support of the AAD’s future HPAI related or broader Environmental Stewardship needs.

How to apply: Please refer to the HPAI (H5 Bird Flu) Coordinator job listing.

Closing date: 13 May 2025. 11:00 pm AEST

Contact officer: Tim Spedding – 03 6232 3473 or email tim.spedding@aad.gov.au

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