Senior Veterinary Officer

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Darwin; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Darwin invites applications for a Senior Veterinary Officer. The role leads surveillance and planning within the Emergency Animal Disease preparedness and response program to protect market access for livestock and products.

This is a senior government position within Livestock Biosecurity. The package includes a remuneration range of AUD 160,413–178,993 per year, with a salary component from AUD 136,380–152,357.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveillance and planning component of the Emergency Animal Disease preparedness and response program within Livestock Biosecurity.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 017335

Agency: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Livestock Biosecurity Branch - Biosecurity and Animal Welfare

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: The Senior Veterinary Officer manages the surveillance and planning component of the Emergency Animal Disease preparedness and response program, within Livestock Biosecurity. The program aims to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergency animal diseases in order to maintain and enhance market access for livestock and livestock products going to both domestic and export markets.

Contact: Isabel MacPhillamy on 08 8999 2335 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $160,413 - $178,993 (including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Experience Level: Senior Professional Officer 1