Stella Greer
Balcatta
Summary
Technical Officer with hands-on and technical experience in biosecurity surveillance, pest eradication, and stakeholder engagement across multiple plant biosecurity and entomological research projects. Skilled in data analysis, laboratory work, field operations, and fruit fly pre- and post-harvest activities. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
05.2025 - Current
- Provide technical support across biosecurity projects, including field surveillance and pest management.
- Executed host rear-out procedures for Bactrocera tryoni and Ceratitis capitata.
- Dissection of host commodities to delineate fruit fly infestation levels.
- Supported mass rearing of Ceratitis capitata in specialised insectary containment facility.
Field Surveillance Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Performed biosecurity inspections across 25 Perth suburbs and regional areas.
- Supported data collection and reporting using various cloud-based platforms.
- Engaged with stakeholders to ensure compliance and emergency response awareness.
- Led large-scale field teams in mass fruit fly baiting operations.
- Trapping grid setup, lure management, and species identification
- Conducted pest surveillance and eradication.
- Maintained data integrity using cloud-based platforms.
- Liaised with community and local governments to support project goals.
Biosecurity Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Executed compliance activities under BAM Act 2007.
- Trained and operated as a BAMA inspector in an emergency plant biosecurity response.
- Coordinated daily task assignments and provided guidance and support to junior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coastal and Marine Science
Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia11-2022
Skills
- Field and lab research support
- Data analysis and reporting
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Stakeholder communication
- Emergency response readiness
- Team leadership and training
Certification
- Certificate I in Business (2016)
- WA Certificate of Education (2018)
- Open Water Diver Licence (2022)
Timeline
Technical Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
05.2025 - Current
Field Surveillance Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
03.2023 - 05.2025
Biosecurity Officer
Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Coastal and Marine Science
Curtin University
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