The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s 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

• This is an exciting career opportunity to be a part of WA’s public sector!
• Develop state and national animal biosecurity policies and strategies in support and protection of WA’s livestock industries.

This is an exciting opportunity for Veterinary Officers to join our Animal Biosecurity and Welfare team and be involved in developing and influencing Western Australian and national animal biosecurity strategies, policies, and plans. This process will be used to fill multiple Veterinary Officer (Policy) positions in the Department’s’ Animal Biosecurity and Welfare branch.

We currently have two (2) permanent full-time positions at Specified Calling Level 2 and three (3) 12-month fixed-term positions at Specified Calling Level 2 & 3 available for immediate filling.

These roles provide an opportunity to be involved in animal biosecurity and welfare policy, emergency animal disease preparedness and disease surveillance and control. You will work closely with a team of Departmental Veterinary Policy Officers and the livestock industry to develop and influence Western Australian and national animal biosecurity and welfare strategies, policies and plans.

We are looking for individuals with:

• a detailed knowledge and understanding of state and national livestock sectors and associated industries;
• the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding in the areas of animal disease emergency management, animal health surveillance and control programs, or national and state policy and planning; and
• an interest in developing their skills in the research, planning, coordination and implementation of animal health and biosecurity policies and surveillance activities.

For further information and special requirements for these roles please see attached Job Description Form/s (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 of no more than four (4) pages that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirements. 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.

 

 For Specified Calling Level 2 please address the following:

• Work related requirement 1 – Role Specific: Ability to contribute to the design and development of animal health and/or welfare policy initiatives across the Department.
• Work related requirement 3 – Build Effective Relationships: Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to confidently liaise, collaborate with and communicate scientific information to departmental staff, industry, and the community.
• Work related requirement 5 - Think strategically: Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to provide practical solutions to challenging issues and problems related to animal health and/or animal welfare.

 

For Specified Calling Level 3 please address the following:

• Work related requirement 1 – Role Specific: Demonstrated ability to design, develop and coordinate strategic animal health and/or welfare policy initiatives across the Department and the whole government.
• Work related requirement 3 – Build Effective Relationships: Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to confidently liaise, collaborate with and communicate scientific information to departmental staff, industry, and the community.
• Work related requirement 5 - Think strategically: Well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to identify, research, resolve and advise on animal health and/or animal welfare issues.

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, please contact Marion Seymour, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, on 0427 420176 (during business hours).

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.

This 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: 20 January 2023 at 4:00 PM WST

 

Please confirm closing dates at original source link and ensure you take note of appropriate time zones for position closing times.  Please note, Veterinarycareers.com.au takes no responsibility for closing dates or removal of job positions advertised.

For next steps in application please register below.