Senior Veterinary Pathobiology Research Leader (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) seeks a Research Leader in Veterinary Pathobiology based at AgriBio, Bundoora. The role provides strategic leadership across Agriculture Science and Technology and Agriculture Victoria, advising on animal health, disease diagnosis, and biosecurity at a high organizational level.

Based in a premier biosecurity facility, this hybrid position emphasizes capability development, collaboration with veterinary services, and responding to

Qualifikationen

• Must hold BVSc, DVM or equivalent with Veterinary pathology specialization.
• Registration or eligibility to practice as a veterinarian in Victoria.
• Postgraduate training in Veterinary Pathology and extensive diagnostic pathology experience.
• Fellowship/Membership/board certification in Veterinary Pathology (ANZCVS, ACVP, ECVP, FRCPath or equivalent).

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership as Principal Veterinary Pathologist for AST and Agriculture Victoria.
• Advise the Chief Veterinary Officer and Manager, Animal Health on pathology, diagnostics, and biosecurity priorities.
• Oversee veterinary diagnostic services and emergency animal disease preparedness and response.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Veterinary pathology

Diagnostic expertise

Emergency planning

Ausbildung

BVSc / DVM or equivalent

Registration in Victoria

Postgraduate training in Veterinary Pathology

Specialist college fellowship

Jobbeschreibung

Research Leader - Veterinary Pathobiology

DEECA – Bundoora VIC

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

10d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Research Leader, Veterinary Pathobiology serves as the Principal Veterinary Pathologist for Agriculture Science and Technology (AST), providing strategic leadership, specialist veterinary pathology expertise, and capability development across AST and the broader Agriculture Victoria organisation. The position plays a critical role in advising the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Manager, Animal Health and Welfare on veterinary pathology, animal disease diagnosis, laboratory diagnostic services, emergency animal disease preparedness and response, and animal health priorities.

The position is based within Agriculture Science and Technology (AST) at AgriBio, Bundoora, Victoria's premier biosecurity and agricultural research facility. Operating within Biosecurity Sciences, Pests and Diseases (BSPD) - Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS), the role is central to Agriculture Victoria's animal health, disease surveillance, diagnostic, and biosecurity capability.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc, DVM or equivalent).
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a veterinarian in Victoria.
• Postgraduate training in Veterinary Pathology and extensive experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology.
• Fellowship, Membership or board certification in Veterinary Pathology through a recognised specialist veterinary college (e.g. ANZCVS, ACVP, ECVP, FRCPath or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

• PhD, Masters or equivalent higher degree in Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Science or a related discipline.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is AgriBio, Bundoora, with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter summarising their skills, relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.