Strategic Deputy Veterinary Leader: Biosecurity & Trade

Australian Veterinary Association Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid annual leave

12% superannuation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer to lead strategic planning across livestock biosecurity, regulatory policy, and market access. You’ll shape national biosecurity policy while coordinating with government, industry and international trade networks.

You will bring veterinary qualifications and experience in government or regulated environments, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage broad stakeholder relationships to influence policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with government/regulatory or industry experience.
• Experience leading small teams and building stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, trade and market access issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of veterinary and biosecurity policy.
• Influence decision-making in complex regulatory environments.
• Engage stakeholders across government, industry and international trade networks.
• Travel across the Territory and provide expert advice to support policy objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory leadership

Leadership

Biosecurity knowledge

Livestock industry knowledge

Live export knowledge

Policy advisory

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer to lead strategic planning across livestock biosecurity, regulatory policy, and market access. You’ll shape national biosecurity policy while coordinating with government, industry and international trade networks.

You will bring veterinary qualifications and experience in government or regulated environments, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage broad stakeholder relationships to influence policy outcomes.