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Senior Technical Officer – (Livestock Vaccination)

• Salary: $103,920 - $125,735 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term until 30 June 2023
• Usual hours of work: Full-time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Negotiable

The Team

The position of Senior Technical Officer – (Livestock Vaccination) forms a part of the Agriculture Victoria Group and Biosecurity and Agriculture Services Branch. 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.

The Role

The successful applicant will be supporting the delivery of the Field operations enhancements targeting high importance issues project which forms part of Agriculture Victoria's Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Program. This program is supporting industries and DJPR to efficiently respond to Biosecurity animal disease threats.

• Detailed knowledge of DJPR's Emergency Management frameworks, policies and procedures
• Undertake a leading role in an emergency animal disease preparedness
• Liaise and work with AHW and CVO staff as well external stakeholders

About You

Key knowledge and skills requirements for this role include experience in livestock production systems in Victoria, perseveres to achieve goals, excellent written communication skills, and excellent communication skills.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Les Howard, Director Animal Health and Welfare on les.howard@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

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

Please note: If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJPR Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

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 23 September 2022.