• Full time ongoing role
• Location:  DPI Elizabeth Macarthur Agriculture Institute (EMAI), Menangle, Sydney
• Salary: (Professional Officer Grade 5) The salary range for this position is $128,473pa to $131,039pa (commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development) Professional Officers Award and the NSW DPI Professional Officer Progression Criteria) plus superannuation

 

Department of Regional NSW is responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state’s mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.

 

We?encourage applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.?We support an inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team members to drive innovation, productivity and delivery of high-quality services. We?provide dignified access to reasonable adjustments both during the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or text the contact for this role.

 

Located 60km south of Sydney, and sitting on 1600 hectares, the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) is the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Centre of Excellence for Plant and Animal Health. It is NSW’s premier biosecurity facility with critical infrastructure and world recognised research scientists.

 

Built to the latest PC3 standards EMAI delivers “Disease Intelligence for Disease Control” through its world class laboratories and plant & animal high containment facilities, international experts and National and international linkages. It provides local, state, national and global disease advice through NSWDPI, to the commonwealth, the OIE and FAO.

 

The veterinary laboratories at EMAI are a critical ‘first line of defence’ in providing early detection of any significant, emergency, emerging or exotic farm animal diseases. The ISO9001 accredited laboratories provide specialist research and diagnosis in the fields of animal pathology, virology, microbiology, immunology parasitology and plant pest and diseases. The diagnostic laboratories provide NATA 17025 accredited diagnostic testing.

 

In your new role as Veterinary Pathologist you will:

• Undertake diagnostic pathology services (including testing, result interpretation and reporting) for terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases.
• Provide professional and technical feedback on diagnostic services
• Identify new test opportunities and collaborative partnerships to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the laboratory.
• Act as a conduit between field veterinarians and laboratory staff
• Provide scientific leadership to a wide variety of professional and senior technical staff
• Contribute to veterinary pathology succession as appropriate to your skillset, providing training and supervision of less experienced colleagues
• Collaborate on research projects
• Provide pathology expertise in the design, execution and reporting of projects

 

What You’ll Have:

• A degree in Veterinary Science registerable with the New South Wales Veterinary Practitioners Board
• Post Graduate Qualification in veterinary pathology or related discipline, such as Masters or PhD, is preferred
• Australian citizenship, Australian Residency or the ability to work in Australia
• Veterinary Pathology Qualification by Examination will be highly considered, such as Membership or Fellowship of the ANZCVS in pathobiology, ACVP/ECVP board certification or equivalent experience in diagnostic pathology, preferentially with production animals
• Veterinary Pathology Qualification by Examination and Post Graduate Qualification are required for appointment at PO5 level.

 

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• high level of autonomy, as well as strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• you’ll also have comprehensive technical skills, meticulous attention to detail and deadline focused project skills.
• you’ll be a collaborative team player with approachable leadership abilities, and above all have pride in your work and love what you do.

 

For further information please contact Dr Zoe Spiers, Team Leader Veterinary Pathology Services. You can also download the role description for Veterinary Pathologist PO5 here.

 

Applying is Easy!

Simply submit your application electronically via the online application process, attaching a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for, and we will get back in touch after the closing date.

 

Closing Date:  Sunday 5th September 2021 @ 11:55pm

  

Additional Information:

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. If you are viewing this advertisement on LinkedIn, please click ‘Apply’ to access more information about this role via the I Work for NSW website.

 

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