Veterinary Officer (Epidemiology) Pool

Specified Calling Level 2 - 4 | Pool Ref AV8535

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s (WA) regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.

 

About the opportunity

The Animal Biosecurity and Welfare team works to maintain and enhance WA's livestock and aquatic industries. The Veterinary Epidemiologist will be involved in providing epidemiological support and advice to the Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers across all biosecurity areas of prevention, preparedness and response. This will include working in areas including but not limited to animal welfare, animal health surveillance, disease control, emergency animal preparedness and response, inter-state and intra-state biosecurity conditions, product integrity and livestock identification and movement.

The successful applicant will be part of an Epidemiological team led by a Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist and contribute to national and state epidemiological projects or issues relevant to WA’s animal health and biosecurity. This will involve data collation, analysis for biosecurity intelligence and trend analysis, designing of surveillance plans, investigation of disease outbreaks, providing technical input into biosecurity programs, policies, plans and procedures, modelling, risk analysis, and the review and development of biosecurity databases and information systems.

This is your opportunity to apply your knowledge and undertake complex and timely risk assessments, contributing to policy development and reform. This work will underpin biosecurity and livestock industry programs to innovate and implement surveillance, disease control and biosecurity programs of state and national significance.

 

There are currently three (3) permanent positions available for immediate filling in Specified Calling Levels 2 to 4. The SCL4 is a Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist and will have a leadership role in the Department and of the epidemiology team.

We are looking for individuals with:

• A degree in Veterinary Science (obtained from an Australian university or recognised equivalent), and currently recognised registration (or able to obtain prior to commencement) with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of WA – registration must be maintained whilst employed by the department.
• Knowledge and experience in epidemiology. For Veterinary Epidemiology positions at Specified Calling level 3 and 4, Post-Graduate qualifications or Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists memberships in epidemiology or public health are highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to apply conceptual, analytical and problem skills to provide risk based analysis of biosecurity issues.

For further information and requirements for these roles please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).

 

Equity and Diversity

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

 

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

• A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than three (3) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirement/s listed in the relevant attached JDF/s:

For Specified Calling Level 2 and Specified Calling Level 3 please respond to the following:

• Work Related Requirement 2 – Role specific
• Work Related Requirement 4 - Build effective relationships
• Work Related Requirement 6 - Think strategically
• Work Related Requirement 7 - Deliver in a changing environment

For Specified Calling Level 4 please respond to the following:

• Work Related Requirement 2 – Role Specific
• Work Related Requirement 6 – Think strategically
• Work Related Requirement 7 – Deliver in a changing environment
• Work Related Requirement 8 – Lead and empower others

As there are multiple levels being advertised, please clearly state which level/s you are applying for in your cover letter. You may apply for multiple levels in the same application.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

 

Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jamie Finkelstein, Technical Area Manager, on (08) 9368 3805.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.

 

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.

This pool will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months following finalisation of the process and may be used to fill other same/similar permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies with the possibility of extension or permanency at locations listed in this advert.  Please note, being appointed to the pool does not guarantee you a placement to a position.

The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)

 

CLOSING DATE: 24 February 2023 at 4:00 PM WST

 

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