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Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation)

 

Duties

As a senior professional practitioner, this role will perform veterinary duties in support of the delivery of high level integrity and animal welfare objectives. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the General Manager by way of authoritative and specialist advice and recommendations relating to all codes of the Tasmanian racing industry. The position will have oversight of industry training and learning programs to deliver a high degree of compliance, governance and animal ethics in the racing industry.  The position will also oversee the drug control regime.

 

Essential Requirements

• As a result of a risk assessment process the Head of Agency gave consideration to where vaccination is a necessary control to protect the health and safety of workers and the community and therefore it has been determined that prior to appointment to these duties a person to is to provide evidence that they are vaccinated against the disease known as COVID-19.
• A Degree in Veterinary Science enabling eligibility for registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987.

 

Desirable Requirements

• Several years’ relevant post graduate experience in an area of veterinary science relevant to the position would be highly desirable Department’s Role.
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

 

Special Employment Conditions

The position is located in an office-based environment in Launceston; however, the occupant is required to attend race meetings at various racing venues throughout the State.  Due to the timing of race meetings, evening, weekend, and public holiday work will be required.  Some interstate travel is required. Presentation on course must be in keeping with the position.

The occupant must comply with the Code of Conduct established by the Director of Racing.

This position will require the employee to comply with swabbing procedures established by the Director of Racing and this will involve the handling of animal urine and blood samples.

 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 707698 Regulatory Veterinarian.docx

 707698 Regulatory Veterinarian.pdf

 Advice to Applicants.docx

 Advice to Applicants.pdf

 

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 3174.

 

For more information on the position please contact:

Justin Helmich
General Manager (Office of Racing Integrity)
Phone 0460 022 710