Veterinary Officer: Disease Surveillance & Compliance (Hybrid)

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Colac; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Colac Otway is seeking a Veterinary Officer to lead the Animal Health and Welfare Unit in delivering disease surveillance, legislation enforcement, and auditing across the district.

The successful applicant will supervise staff, ensure program quality, and contribute to preparedness and emergency response, with flexible hybrid work arrangements in Colac.

Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
• Candidates must have these qualifications to be considered eligible and verification is required prior to appointment.
• Eligibility limited to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead disease and animal welfare investigations in the district.
• Deliver disease surveillance, certification, and auditing activities.
• Manage preparedness and response to animal disease outbreaks and welfare issues.
• Supervise staff in the district and ensure quality assurance of the Animal Health and Welfare program.

Education

Veterinary Science

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Colac Otway is seeking a Veterinary Officer to lead the Animal Health and Welfare Unit in delivering disease surveillance, legislation enforcement, and auditing across the district.

The successful applicant will supervise staff, ensure program quality, and contribute to preparedness and emergency response, with flexible hybrid work arrangements in Colac.