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Principal Veterinary Officer - Epidemiology

• $125,893 - $147,184 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term – 12 months 
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Negotiable (flexibility may be available)

Reporting to the Manager – Epidemiology and Risk, you will support the Manager Epidemiology and Risk, the Chief Veterinary Officer, the Chief Veterinary Officer's Unit team, and wider Agriculture Victoria, in the development and delivery of Biosecurity's Animal Health Program by providing nationally recognised expert and timely epidemiological advice.

The key accountabilities of the role include:

• Provide expert epidemiological policy and program advice.
• Develop and implement epidemiological, risk assessment and surveillance projects.
• Prepare clear written and oral reports and presentations that communicate essential information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise effectively with a range of state and national government agencies and industry bodies.
• Contribute to emergency response activity.
• Implement OH & S policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of epidemiological principles and methods along with knowledge of the diagnosis and epidemiology of major endemic and exotic livestock diseases of importance to Victoria.  If you have high level conceptual, investigative and analytical skills as well as communication skills in negotiating, consulting, influencing, bargaining, resolving conflict and networking contributing to constructive resolution of issues at divisional, state and national levels, then this could be the position for you.

The position of Principal Veterinary Officer - Epidemiology forms a part of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Services branch within the Agriculture Victoria group.

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Services (BAS) branch designs and delivers services, provides technical advice and influences policy to support the agriculture sector to achieve sustainable growth while managing risks and minimising adverse impacts to the economy, environment and public health and safety.

For a confidential discussion, please call Dr Sally Salmon, Manager – Epidemiology and Risk on 0417 738 654.

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, in line with the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Directions and any other legislative requirements, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 9 January 2022.