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• Ongoing Full Time role
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour 
• Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary from $139,787pa to $161,663 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.

 

About the role

This is an amazing opportunity, you will provide expert advice on terrestrial and/or aquatic biosecurity, and emergency management and its impact on primary industry. The role provides technical and scientific insight to assist in the formulation of advice on government policy, programs, and emergency issues including animal pest and disease outbreaks. The role also has up to 8 direct reports.

 

Your priorities will be to:

• Provide world class scientific leadership and capability in biological, aquatic and veterinary science to ensure that programs, policy and emergency management integrate the latest knowledge and research
• Provide expert scientific advice to the Chief Veterinary Officer on biosecurity  matters to inform DPI policy and program development, and emergency management strategies
• Identify animal biosecurity risks, strategies, and priorities statewide to align with national initiatives and enhance biosecurity and emergency management
• Foster collaborations with governmental and non-governmental research entities, universities, and partners to exchange knowledge on animal biosecurity and veterinary science
• Craft briefs, policies, and papers to address requests from Ministers, Cabinet, or departmental inquiries

 

To excel in this role, you should possess the following knowledge and experience:

• An understanding of animal biosecurity procedures and practices
• Experience in high level policy analysis, formulation, interpretation and evaluation
• Management of teams
• Extensive experience in biosecurity risk identification, and management, problem solving and policy solution development
• Experience in managing and/or coordinating resources in an animal biosecurity emergency situation

 

Essential requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant aquatic biological, veterinary science or management fields
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence or equivalent.

For further information please contact Jo Coombe, Director Animal Biosecurity via jo.coombe@dpi.nsw.gov.au.  Alternatively, you can read a full role description here.

 

How to apply?

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us how your skills and experience are suited to this role.

 

Applications close on Thursday 6 June 2024, 11:55pm.

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 above for a confidential discussion.

 

Please note:

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.

 

About the Department of Regional NSW

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.

 

 

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