Primary Industries and Regions SA
Job reference: 357115
Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneThe Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Officer to be part of our Biosecurity SA Division within PIRSA. The role reports to the Manager, Disease Surveillance.

The Veterinary Officer, as part of a state-wide Animal Health team, will provide veterinary inputs to livestock disease preparedness, surveillance and control activities within a district or region. A key focus of the role is to ensure the promotion of good farm biosecurity practices, including providing input into the delivery of policy and processes for producer participation in animal health quality assurance systems and its contribution to disease surveillance, prevention and control.

The Veterinary Officer will need to identify and relate to the needs of rural communities and possess a capacity to work collaboratively with veterinary practitioners as well as livestock producers, stock agents, industry groups, SA Health and other relevant stake holders.

About Us
Primary Industries and Regions SA, as a key economic development agency of the South Australian Government, works across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and aquaculture and regional development. We involve and engage with others to ensure we make good decisions, have clear policies, plan and implement effective programs, drive relevant projects, promote efficient resource use and broker shared responsibility. In this way we enable the State’s primary industry sectors and regions to remain competitive, productive and sustainable.

Benefits
At PIRSA, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity
PIRSA is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. PIRSA recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA.

Special Conditions

• This is a contract / term vacancy up to 5 months
• The role is located at Glenside but the incumbent may be required to relocate anywhere in the State
• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive
• Occasional intrastate and interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required
• Occasional out of hours work will be required

Requirements

A degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of SA is essential.

Remuneration
PO2, $81,352 minimum - $90,220 maximum per annum.

Enquiries
Cleopas Bamhare
Phone: 8429 0885
Email: Cleopas.Bamhare@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, Building Networks and Communication 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: 01/09/2019 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration.pdf
- Application Guideline.doc
- Veterinary Officer PO2 Generic Glenside - Role Description.docx

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.