• Ongoing Full-Time role located in Griffith & Narrandera
• Annual salary from $83,211 pa to $135,776 pa + super (dependent on experience)
• Create impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience

Riverina Local Land Services (LLS) are keen to hear from experienced vets and/or recent graduates (who have an interest in Animal Biosecurity and Welfare) for an ongoing/Temporary position located in Narrandera.

About the role

The role contributes to the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare service delivery functions for the Local Land Service (LLS) including prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities to animal diseases and animal welfare in line with state and national objectives to contribute to safeguarding the NSW economy, environment and community and meet national and state standards and outcomes.

 

Key tasks will include:

• Implement priority field animal biosecurity and animal welfare activities to deliver outcomes which protect the economy, the environment and the community of NSW
• Contribute to the LLS Animal Biosecurity and Welfare function and team to ensure effective and efficient implementation of strategies and plans and to ensure biosecurity risks are mitigated at the local level
• Implement plans and strategies for engagement with the community and other key stakeholders to effectively market, foster commitment to, and enhance understanding of the animal biosecurity and welfare functions of the LLS
• Deliver animal biosecurity surveillance activities to ensure rapid identification of new and emerging biosecurity threats and assist in the implementation of response and post recovery programs
• Undertake livestock disease investigations and provide advice and analysis to ensure timely response to biosecurity threats
• Deliver compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations including disease management and livestock traceability meet national performance standards
• Research, analyse and prepare written material on specific issues for newsletter articles and presentations

 

For more information on the position (including essential requirements), you can download the role description.

 

Essential requirements

· Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW and registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board

· Experience in large animal welfare, husbandry and medicine with knowledge of epidemiology

· Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of biosecurity threats on communities, agriculture and natural environment including current approaches to field biosecurity service delivery and animal welfare

· Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

 

Have we got you interested?

We’re keen to hear from both graduate and experienced veterinarians. To apply simply submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being a District Veterinarian with Riverina LLS is for you. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.

Closing Date: Wednessay, 10 April 2024 @ 11:55pm

Want more information? Just contact Elizabeth Ferguson, Team Leader Animal Biosecurity and Welfare via elizabeth.ferguson@lls.nsw.gov.au.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.

 

As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career-defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.

 

Additional Information:

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

 

 

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