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Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation)

 

Duties

The purpose of the role is to deliver professional veterinary components of government terrestrial and aquatic animal biosecurity and animal welfare.

 

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 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution enabling eligibility for registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987.

 

Desirable Requirements

Band 1:

• At least two years post-graduate professional experience servicing livestock industries.
• Practical experience in animal welfare or another area of compliance.
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

 Band 2:

• 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

 707697 Veterinary Officer.docx

 707697 Veterinary 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

 

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