Director Animal Welfare

Level 8 | Permanent | Fulltime

• Are you keen to lead strategic decision making to inform Animal Welfare policy in Western Australia?
• Are you a high achiever who has the ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders?
• If you are looking for your next challenge, this may be the opportunity for you!

 

What will your typical day look like?

This position provides the leadership and sets the strategic direction for animal welfare policy in Western Australia and contributes through national fora to Australia’s animal welfare policy. A key component will be ensuring animal welfare legislation is contemporary and fit for purpose. Fostering relations with key stakeholders, the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, relevant industry providers, communities and various government will be important to ensure stakeholders views are taken into consideration in forming animal welfare strategic direction.  Your role will lead and facilitate resolution of animal welfare issues through securing stakeholder support, commitment, resources and cross agency and community action.

You will lead the animal welfare team and contribute to our Department’s role as an administrator of the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF.

 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

We are seeking a proven leader with extensive knowledge and experience in animal welfare policy, research and decision making. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and ambitious, self-motivated and driven to enhance animal welfare outcomes in WA and deliver on departmental commitments. As a proven leader, you will possess the ability to communicate effectively and conduct negotiations with stakeholders. You will hold excellent strategic planning skills to develop long-term plans for the department and regulatory procedures in relation to animal welfare.

For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF.

 

Why DPIRD?

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

 

Get ready to apply. It’s simple.

Click the Apply if this is something that excites you! All we need is:

• A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Essential Work-Related Requirements.
  • Work related requirement 1 - Role Specific: Extensive experience in leading complex projects relating to animal welfare and/or animal industries. In particular, those involving legislation, regulation and policy.
  • Work related requirement 2 – Role Specific: Demonstrated excellence in relationship building, communication and influencing including the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders such as state and federal government representatives and industry.
  • Work related requirement 3 – Role Specific: Extensive experience in the design, development, and coordination of strategic policy initiatives.
  • Work related requirement 8 – Lead and empower others: Substantial strategic leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and influence people.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

 

Need further information?

We’d love to hear from you!

To have a confidential discussion please contact, Michelle Rodan, Chief Veterinary Officer, on 0429 687 381.

 

 Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.

 

Special Requirements for this position:

• Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA. This will be introduced in a phased approach and more information can be found Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au). Should this policy apply to an offer of employment resulting from this recruitment process, prospective appointees will be advised accordingly.
• A current and valid Western Australian C (car) class driver's licence, or equivalent is required (if not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant's expense).
• Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
• The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position.

Should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.

The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9 May 2022 at 4:00 PM WST

 

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