Senior Veterinarian

• Temporary 12-month fixed term position from April 2022 with potential for ongoing opportunities after this period
• Taronga Conservation Society Australia Salaried Award, Clerk Grade 10, base salary $121,288 -136,652 plus superannuation and annual leave loading where applicable
• Located at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo – potential opportunities may be available in Sydney in the future
• Extremely rare opportunity to play a senior role in the veterinary services of Taronga Conservation Society

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated Senior Veterinarian who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977!  We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here.

We value diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

About the role…

The Senior Veterinarian Taronga Western Plains Zoo (TWPZ) is responsible for the maintenance of the health and welfare of all animals under the responsibility of the TWPZ branch of the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, based in Dubbo. The Senior Veterinarian designs and maintains preventative medicine programs and responds to day-to-day clinical care of sick or injured collection animals and native wildlife.

Key accountabilities…

• Responsible for the management and provision of veterinary services and biosecurity for TWPZ
• Manage a veterinary team, in regard to professional competency, culture and engagement
• Undertake, assign and manage clinical cases as required.
• Undertake approved research projects or assist with approved external and internal research projects by providing samples, specimens and advice.
• Provide expert advice on Zoological and Wildlife health and care to approved outside organisations and individuals in the form of consultancies, media engagements, tours, lectures and written material.

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have/ are willing to:

• Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeon’s Board of NSW.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all aspects of the veterinary management of zoo and wild animals, and the implementation of effective preventative medicine programs in zoos.
• Experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife, veterinary management of free-ranging wildlife and veterinary research.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including people leadership, building strong stakeholder relationships, project coordination, and taking the initiative to solve problems and improve processes
• Pre employment TB screening, Q Fever, Rabies and Tetanus vaccinations are a requirement of this role and must be obtained at the employees own expense
• Obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

In the interest of the health and safety for everyone accessing a Taronga workplace, it is a requirement of the incumbent, who can safely vaccinate against Covid-19, to do so and provide their certificate prior to commencement.

About applying…

We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page.  You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

1.  Describe your approach to building relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, and maintaining them even in the face of competing interests or different communication styles
2. This role often has many projects and tasks on the go at once, often with tight timelines, in addition to clinical duties. Using an example, describe how you handle and prioritise important competing priorities.

Applications must be completed via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ using the reference number  00008TIW or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact HR Assistant Bethany Scott

To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website https://taronga.org.au/work-at-taronga/current-vacancies

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

Applications close:   11:59PM Sunday 28 March 2022

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and provision of veterinary services and biosecurity for TWPZ
• Manage a veterinary team, in regard to professional competency, culture and engagement
• Undertake, assign and manage clinical cases as required.
• Undertake approved research projects or assist with approved external and internal research projects by providing samples, specimens and advice.
• Provide expert advice on Zoological and Wildlife health and care to approved outside organisations and individuals in the form of consultancies, media engagements, tours, lectures and written material.

Key Application Responses

1.  Describe your approach to building relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, and maintaining them even in the face of competing interests or different communication styles
2. This role often has many projects and tasks on the go at once, often with tight timelines, in addition to clinical duties. Using an example, describe how you handle and prioritise important competing priorities.

 

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