Principal Operational Veterinarian

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Queensland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) seeks a Principal Operational Veterinarian to lead complex disease investigations and advise on animal welfare. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the state, support training and development, and may supervise a small team.

The role requires a veterinary degree eligible for Queensland registration, active registration, on-call duties, and a valid C class license. Queensland location and public sector benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Australian Bachelor degree in Veterinary Science eligible for registration in Queensland
• Registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland
• Mandatory participation in an on-call roster with remuneration
• Current C class driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex animal disease investigations and surveillance activities.
• Provide animal welfare advice to support welfare investigations.
• Coach and mentor frontline Veterinary Operations team and colleagues across the broader team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the state including the veterinary profession, government and industry.
• May supervise a small team.

Skills

Veterinary expertise

Animal disease investigations

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Welfare & ethics

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Registration with Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland

On-call roster availability

C class driver’s license

Job description

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As our Principal Operational Veterinarian you will use your knowledge of veterinary science to support and promote an animal biosecurity and welfare system that protects Queensland's economy, environment, lifestyle and human and animal health. You will build a rewarding career where work-life balance and psychosocial safety is prioritised.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

As a Principal Operational Veterinarian, You Will

• Use professional veterinary expertise and experience to conduct complex animal disease investigations and surveillance activities.
• Provide animal welfare advice including veterinary opinions to support animal welfare investigations.
• Proactively facilitate team and organisational capability development through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring of the frontline Veterinary Operations team and colleagues within broader team.
• Build and foster effective relationships, networks and partnerships with stakeholders across the state, including the veterinary profession, government, industry and the community.
• You may be required to supervise a small team.

There are some qualifications that are essential. You must possess:

• An Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Veterinary Science that is eligible for registration in Queensland.
• Registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland
• It is a mandatory requirement for this role to participate in an on-call roster and out-of-hours work with appropriate remuneration. The minimum expected commitment for this requirement is five weeks per year.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence.

Why work for us

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment