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Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation)

Duties

The purpose of the role is to provide expert scientific and technical advice and input on animal health, disease diagnosis and detection in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Lead and undertake professional operational activities in veterinary pathology and diagnostic services, work with clients and stakeholders to provide client focused diagnostic and investigatory services and ensure laboratory preparedness to investigate exotic and major emerging disease incidents is maintained.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Veterinary Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution enabling eligibility for registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 with at least 5 years full time diagnostic pathology experience in a NATA accredited laboratory, relevant to the professional duties to be undertaken.

Desirable Requirements

• Membership or Fellowship in Pathobiology with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) and/or board certification by examination (e.g., American College of Veterinary Pathologists or European College of Veterinary Pathologists).
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

26206 Principal Veterinary Pathologist - Prof Band 4.docx

26206 Principal Veterinary Pathologist - Prof Band 4.pdf

Advice to Applicants.docx

Advice to Applicants.pdf

Closing Date

Applications close Monday 17 July 2023 at 11:55pm

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the blue "Apply Now" button.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment on (03) 6165 3025.

For more information on the position please contact:

Melanie Leef

Manager (Animal Health Laboratory)

melanie.leef@nre.tas.gov.au

0447 317 224

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