Our open secret: Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.

• 6 Graduate positions available for 12 months
• Locations are: Gosford or Penrith; Armidale, Bourke, Nyngan, Dubbo and one role in either Goulburn, Yass, Cooma, Berry, Bega or Braidwood
• Salary commencing from $83,211 pa + super

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.

What does a District Vet with Local Land Services do?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and biosecurity officers who undertake work in the fields of prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare. You’ll be joining a “boots on the ground” organisation that is making a real difference, delivering quality customer service to farmers, landholders and the wider community in regional NSW.

Our district veterinarians diagnose and manage disease in livestock (such as sheep, cattle, pigs, goats and poultry) by doing on-farm investigations and providing advice or implementing legislation. We gather information which allows us to tailor advice on priority diseases across the region and work closely with private vets who treat animals and contribute to disease surveillance. We work closely with NSW Department of Primary Industries and are always on the lookout for emergency, exotic, or notifiable diseases.

Why is this the graduate role for you?

• This is a great introduction for graduates who are interested in production animals
• You get involved in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment
• Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged
• Extensive on-the-job training as well as an opportunity to attend our annual District Vet conference, which provides networking & learning opportunities
• Professional development in any production species is encouraged (e.g. vet public health, epidemiology or nutrition). Membership in the ANZCVS is encouraged and supported through relevant courses and study groups
• You can develop skills in areas such as podcasts, videos, conducting webinars and running workshops
• We prioritise employee wellbeing by offering great working conditions, including flexible work practices
• You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team.

To be eligible for the LLS Graduate Program, you must:​ 

• Have an eligible veterinary degree (AQF Level 7 and above)
• Have completed your undergraduate or post graduate studies between 1 June 2021 and 31 July 2023 (as confirmed by your university transcript)​
• Be available to start work in September 2023
• Have the right to work full-time in Australia until at least September 2024 (this includes Australian Citizens, permanent Residents and Visa Holders).

How to apply:

Please visit the LLS Graduate webpage for additional information about this opportunity.

Candidates are asked to submit their resume, university transcript and covering letter. Your cover letter should address why you are interested in the graduate program and your preferred location.​

Applicants are encouraged to contact Gerry Moore, Manager Organisational Development on 0409 813 616 or Gerry.Moore@lls.nsw.gov.au for further information or with questions about the role. A copy of the role description can be viewed here.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, 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 and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th May 2023 @ 11.55pm

Why work for us?

We have an open secret that we want to share with you. At the Department of Regional NSW, you can have it all. You can deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live your way. As part of our team, you get access to:

• Cutting edge projects and research, and career defining exposure and experience.
• Sustainable solutions that create a legacy.
• Deep connection to community through a team of passionate and connected people.

All the perks of a city lifestyle in a close-knit community, where you can bring your whole self to work.

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 other assessments as required.