Work Environment

The Live Animal Exports Branch is responsible for policy development, implementation and regulation of live animal exporters, registered premises and accredited veterinarians. This includes the development of legislation, operational policy and guidelines, instructional material, technical training and its delivery, reporting and engagement of industry and government stakeholders.

The Regulatory Performance Section is responsible for regulating the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) including the investigation of allegations of ESCAS non-compliance; monitoring of livestock voyage reporting including investigating reportable mortality incidents; management of the independent observer reporting arrangements; overseeing the auditing of exporters, including ESCAS arrangements; and public reporting. Functions include regular communication with stakeholders and participation in market access discussions.

The Jobs

We are seeking motivated individuals, with relevant skills and experience, to work in a high-profile and changing area of the department. Depending upon the role, duties may include all or some of the following:

• contributing to the development and implementation of live animal export policy, regulation, and assurance and capability frameworks
• drafting a range of briefing material and correspondence
• supervising and mentoring junior officers
• liaising with policy and operational areas within the department
• representing the department in internal and external forums
• developing and maintaining instructional material and training packages related to live animal exports
• interpreting and applying legislation related to live animal exports
• assessing documents presented by exporters in order to fulfil the department's regulatory oversight of live animal exports
• reviewing, researching and analysing information related to the health and welfare of exported livestock and regulatory compliance
• under minimal supervision, review alleged regulatory breaches or animal welfare incidents.

Knowledge and experience

The successful applicants will have one or more of the following areas:

• demonstrated policy and/or program experience
• knowledge of regulatory best practice and design
• experience in regulatory decision-making is desirable
• understanding of, or demonstrated ability to quickly gain an understanding of, the Australian live animal export trade and legislative and regulatory frameworks that govern it
• a sound understanding of Australian agricultural industries and import and export supply chains is desirable
• Expertise in production animal health and/or welfare science.

Eligibility

Mandatory qualifications

To be considered for these positions you must have a degree in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from an Australian University or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in Australia. You must be fully registered, or eligible for full registration, with the relevant Australian state/territory veterinary board and you must maintain this registration whilst employed by the department.

Notes

Please note: that this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple vacancies across the two branches listed above. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of twelve months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the division where the duties are of a similar nature

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability .

About Department of Agriculture 
The Department of Agriculture develops and implements policies and programs to ensure Australia's agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable, and supports the sustainable and productive management and use of rivers and water resources. We have around 5000 staff working in offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs; located in regional centres, rural communities and capital cities.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and flexible workplace and actively encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTI+.

The department supports inclusiveness and encourages all employees regardless of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or age to bring their authentic self to work to achieve their full potential.

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