Looking for a career direction change, or maybe a treechange to a fresh location?  We are searching for a Veterinary Liaison Officer located in southern Tasmania.  The position will have a primary focus on working closely with private veterinary practitioners, industry groups and broader government to build preparedness for an Emergency Animal Disease event.  You will have the opportunity to work as part of a small, supportive team across a wide range of national and state animal health and welfare policy areas as well as maintaining your link with field level through investigations and extension.

 

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.

 

Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation)

 

Period of Appointment

ASAP until 30 June 2023

 

Duties

The purpose of the role is to deliver professional veterinary components of government terrestrial and aquatic animal biosecurity and animal welfare with a focus on emergency animal disease preparedness including liaison with private veterinary practitioners.

 

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.

 

Desirable Requirements

• At least five years post-graduate professional experience servicing livestock industries.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing epidemiological skills.
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 709296 Veterinary Liaison Officer.docx

 709296 Veterinary Liaison Officer.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 3025.

 

For more information on the position please contact:

Kevin de Witte
Chief Veterinary Officer
kevin.dewitte@nre.tas.gov.au
0408 869 446

or

Emma Watkins
Senior Veterinary Officer (Animal Health)
emma.watkins@nre.tas.gov.au
0447 329 991