• 1 x Full time ongoing role
• 1 x Part time ongoing and 1 x Part time temporary for 2 years available
• Locations considered - Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Nyngan, Coonamble or Dubbo
• Annual salary from $90,001 pa to $138,510 pa + super (dependent on experience)
• Great work life balance, 7.6-hour days, no on call or weekend work
• 5 weeks annual leave as standard holidays

 

Central West Local Land Services are keen to hear from qualified veterinarians interested in joining the team in the Central West LLS region. As a District Veterinarian with LLS you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and Biosecurity Officers who undertake in the field disease investigations and work with stakeholders to enhance prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare. At LLS we believe in working together so teamwork is a must, whilst providing exceptional client services.

As these positions are based both in the office and the field, you’ll need to be comfortable and able to work outside in all conditions when required and have good physical fitness to undertake what can be at times strenuous physical work.

 

Why is this the job for you?

• They’re great positions for both experienced vets and new graduates interested in production animals.
• You get to become an expert in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment.
• For new graduates it’s an ideal opportunity to consolidate your farm diagnostic skills working collaboratively with our wonderful landholders within an experienced team of District Vets.
• Internal support and mentoring is on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged.
• We provide a wide variety of services, allowing you to develop your skills in areas including assisting local farmers to improve their on-farm biosecurity and animal health, emergency management, as well as particular species of interest to you.
• You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional and friendly team.
• We offer great working conditions (including family friendly flexible work practices).
• We offer an attractive salary with generous ongoing training opportunities for professional development and progression
• You can grow your communication and extension skills in areas such as podcasting, videos, conducting webinars and running programs and workshops.

 

If working as a District Veterinarian with Local Land Services sounds ideal, we’d love to hear from you!

 

What you need:

• A degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW, are (or can be) registered with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, and
• A current NSW Driver Licence, with the capacity and willingness to travel throughout the region as required.

 

How to apply

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

 

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025 @ 11.55pm

 

For more information about working as a District Veterinarian, please contact Angela Warrian Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare on 0447 025 940 or via angela.warrian@lls.nsw.gov.au and you can also download the role description.

 

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Why Work for Us?

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.

The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) is the department focussed on protecting and growing primary industries, supporting sustainable land management, overseeing the state’s mineral, mining resources, and ensuring that government investment supports strong regional communities and economies. DRNSW brings together the Department of Primary Industries; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

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, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.

 

Additional Information:
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.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

 

 

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