As our Principal Veterinarian (Aquatic Pathology) you will:

• Apply knowledge and specialist skills in aquatic veterinary pathology to facilitate the efficient delivery of aquatic animal diagnostics, including:

o surveillance for, diagnosis of and response to exotic disease incursions, emerging diseases, zoonoses and endemic diseases of aquatic animals

o case management, performing gross and microscopic pathological examination   of aquatic animal tissues, interpreting laboratory results and providing comprehensive reports to               internal and external stakeholders

o rigorous information analysis and interpretation of diagnostic and surveillance   data to inform policy matters and to support Queensland and national aquatic animal   health                      monitoring and market outcomes.

• Apply an advanced knowledge of farmed aquatic animal disease, health, epidemiology and biosecurity to the effective extension of management knowledge on the diseases of warm water and tropical finfish, crustacea and mollusc species.
• Lead a specialised team of aquatic veterinary pathologists and technical staff to ensure the provision of complex aquatic animal diagnostic and surveillance testing, including:

o being directly responsible for managing a team of staff including associated corporate governance compliance and people management duties (HR policy, WHS management,                     recruitment, leave, timesheets)

o manage own and teamwork priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken effectively and efficiently, and to ensure compliance with NATA ISO:17025 accreditation standards                 andother relevant regulations.

• Support effective working relationships with relevant external stakeholders at the national, state and local level to promote and improve stakeholder engagement by:

o representation at stakeholder meetings and on state or national committees and working groups

o work closely with aquaculture businesses, private consultants, government veterinarians, researchers and other clients to maintain a high level of customer service.

• Actively participate in a professional development program to develop and maintain an expert, contemporary awareness and understanding of trends and developments in animal disease and diagnostic techniques.

Essential requirements

• A degree in Veterinary Science obtained from an Australian university or recognised equivalent.
• Current or eligible registration with the Queensland Veterinary Surgeons Board.
• Post-graduate qualification in aquatic pathology or ANZCVS membership.
• Vaccination or immunity to rabies virus, Japanese encephalitis virus and Q fever will be required. Commitment to obtain vaccination or evidence of prior vaccination will be required prior to starting with Biosecurity Queensland.
• Willingness and availability to participate in out-of-hours work related to emergency animal diseases.

You may also have

• Experience in leading a team of scientific or technical staff would be highly regarded.
• An understanding of biosecurity response activities and the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements and/or experience in applying your capabilities in a response environment will be highly regarded.
• ‘C' (car) class driver's licence. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.   

Job Ad Reference: QLD/529545/23

Closing Date: Thursday, 7 December 2023

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