Media release – Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, 7 November 2022

Biosecurity Advisory Committee EOI opens

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open to fill five vacancies on the Biosecurity Advisory Committee (BAC).

The BAC provides advice to the Tasmanian Government, the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, and the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania on biosecurity in Tasmania and helps to guide Government strategies and policy for biosecurity matters.

​The BAC provides advice on the following:

  • The requirements of a comprehensive and effective biosecurity system for Tasmania, and necessary linkages to other biosecurity systems (national and international);
  • Opportunities to improve industry and community awareness of biosecurity;
  • Opportunities to improve collaboration in achieving improved biosecurity outcomes including preparedness for biosecurity emergencies and;
  • Any other biosecurity related matter referred to the Committee by the Minister or the Secretary.

Establishing the BAC was one of the key initial tasks required for the effective implementation of Tasmania’s Biosecurity Act 2019.

Committee members are required to prepare for, attend, and participate in a minimum of four meetings a year and may require intrastate travel.

Appointments to the BAC are for a maximum period of three years. The Minister is responsible for appointment of the Chair and general membership of the BAC. Appointments will be staggered from February 2023.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply, in accordance with the Tasmanian Government’s Women on Boards strategy, which aims to improve gender equity and increase female representation on its boards, statutory bodies and committees.

Those interested are asked to provide a copy of their resume, a brief letter outlining which area/s they seek to represent, their relevant expertise, and why they are interested in being appointed and a non-state service candidate conflict of interest disclosure form.

Candidates seeking more information about the Committee are encouraged to contact Executive Officer for Biosecurity Tasmania Lou Brooke on [email protected] or 0499 619 302.

Expressions of Interest can be lodged at: EOI Biosecurity Advisory Committee, Biosecurity Tasmania – Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, GPO Box 44, Hobart TAS 7001, or emailed to: [email protected]  or 0499 619 302.

For more information about the BAC and for a copy of the disclosure form, visit https://nre.tas.gov.au/BAC

EOI closes at 9am on Monday, 28 November 2022.