Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in Australia is looking for an Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports. The role involves leading independent reviews to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations in live exports. Applicants should have a strong background in veterinary science and excellent communication skills. Offering a part-time position with a daily fee capped at $1,511 for up to 120 days annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary science, regulation, livestock production and exports, or similar disciplines.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and export regulation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent reviews of live export regulation and associated animal welfare requirements.
• Increase accountability and transparency of compliance with legislation and standards.
• Represent the office with credibility and independence.

Skills

Veterinary science

Regulation understanding

Animal welfare knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports

Daily fee of $1,511 capped at 120 days per year

Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports

• Part-time, (120 days per year) up to 5-year appointment
• National leadership role
• Shape the future of regulation and animal welfare

Are you ready to undertake independent reviews and strengthen accountability and transparency of Australia’s livestock export regulation and standards? The Australian Government is seeking an independent statutory officer to serve as the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports (IGAWLAE).

About the role:

• Lead independent reviews of live export regulation and associated animal welfare requirements.
• Increase accountability and transparency of compliance with legislation and standards and promote continual improvement.
• Represent the office with credibility and independence.

About you:

• Experience in veterinary science, regulation, livestock production and exports, or similar disciplines.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and export regulation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Apply now via the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s website.

Enquiries: For a confidential discussion, contact emailprotected quoting in the subject line Ref. No. 2025/3420.