Chief Veterinary Officer & Director, Animal Biosecurity

Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (incl. W

Generous leave entitlements

Travel opportunities for meetings

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Director Animal Biosecurity and Chief Veterinary Officer to lead WA’s animal health and biosecurity programs. The role involves executive leadership, policy delivery, and representation at national forums.

The successful candidate will manage emergency preparedness, contribute to national policy, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance WA’s animal industries and biosecurity outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in animal biosecurity programs.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a state-wide team and provide trusted veterinary and technical policy advice to protect WA’s animal biosecurity status.
• Oversee emergency animal disease preparedness and responses and influence national policy.

Skills

Executive leadership

Animal health

Biosecurity

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Director Animal Biosecurity and Chief Veterinary Officer to lead WA’s animal health and biosecurity programs. The role involves executive leadership, policy delivery, and representation at national forums.

The successful candidate will manage emergency preparedness, contribute to national policy, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance WA’s animal industries and biosecurity outcomes.