The Opportunity

Are you keen for a new challenge? Are you interested in building South Australia’s capacity and capability in emergency animal disease response? Do you want to help South Australia prepare for possible outbreaks of foot and mouth disease, African Swine Fever, avian influenza or a number of other emergency animal diseases?

The Veterinary Officer will join PIRSA’s Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Preparedness team to work on developing regional preparedness plans for EAD response in South Australia

The position is open to new or recent veterinary science graduates, through to those with any level of experience in this field. The training and support available for the role can be adapted to suit your individual development needs and level of prior experience in the field. So, if you’re passionate about a career in veterinary public health we can offer the support and training necessary to help you develop in the field and succeed in this role.

 

What will I do on a day-to-day basis?

The Veterinary Officer is a regionally based role working with PIRSA staff, the livestock industry and other government agencies at a local level to build strong networks with local knowledge that increases the likelihood of successful EAD response.

The role will work within regional communities to build trust and awareness of emergency animal disease. Core to this role is to develop region-specific strategies for EAD response and build the local community capacity in EAD preparedness and response. The role will develop and deliver industry- and region-specific EAD awareness and preparedness materials and training, covering disease detection, prevention, exercising, monitoring and reporting.

You will work with colleagues in the EAD Preparedness Team and other areas of PIRSA Animal Biosecurity to apply EAD policies and procedures to the regional and local level.

 

Additional benefits of working with PIRSA Animal Biosecurity:

• flexible working hours including working from home options are negotiable
• regular office hours with minimal after-hours or weekend work
• opportunities to undertake relevant training or further education

 

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or age.

 

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

 

Requirements

• Essential: Degree in veterinary science (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent)
• Desirable: Demonstrable experience in emergency animal disease preparedness response
• Desirable: Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive

 

Remuneration

PO2
$85,665 pa - $94,801  per annum

 

Enquiries

Dr Emma Rooke
Phone:  0491 218 976
Email:  Emma.rooke@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

 

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Relationship Building and Maintaining, and Collaborative Approach capabilities of the role description and a current CV (no more than 5 pages). Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

 

Applications close: 17/08/2023 11:45 PM

 

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#5.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role description - PO2 - Vet Officer (EAD Preparedness).pdf

 

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.