Animal Health Officer
2 months ago
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Fixed Term until 30 Jan 2025
Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
**Salary**: $65,409 - $89,661
Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry
Reference: VG/020907B
Supporting thriving, productive and sustainable communities, environments and industries, at DEECA we’re focused on creating a liveable, inclusive and sustainable Victoria with thriving natural environments where the community is at the centre of everything we do.
**Animal Health Officer**:
**Location: Cranbourne**
**Salary: $65,409 - $89,661 plus superannuation**
**Position No: 020907**
Please note: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PAA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.
As an Animal Health Officer you will work as a member of the Animal Health and Welfare Unit, to ensure the delivery of major animal health projects that include disease surveillance; livestock legislation and enforcement management; emergency preparedness and response; and traceability and auditing.
Animal Health Officers are required to fulfil surveillance and auditing roles which provide knowledge of the disease and residue status of Victoria's livestock industries. This information is a key component in maintaining access to markets for Victorian livestock and livestock products, and in mitigating the economic and social effects of disease and residue incidents in Victoria.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the division, involving;
- Management of animal welfare risks
- Disease surveillance
- Domestic and Export certification
- National Livestock Identification System auditing
- Preparedness and response to animal disease outbreaks
- Response to animal welfare issues
As part of an integrated and flexible business model within the Biosecurity and Agriculture Services Branch, you may also provide support to other programs or other regions.
You must work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and with other agencies such as Victoria Police, CFA, saleyard managers and livestock agents within the district. You will establish strong working relationships with internal staff and various external stakeholders including private landowners, community and industry groups as well as local and state government agencies.
As this is a regulatory position, you will be required to conduct investigations and appear in court. This position has responsibilities under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 (all livestock), the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, the Stock (Seller Liability and Declaration) Act 1993, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical (Control of Use) Act 1992, the Food Act 1984 and the Livestock Management Act 2010.
**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- A tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management is required for this position (other related Science Degrees may be considered)
- Experience liaising and negotiating with government departments, farmers, livestock agents and other industry representatives
**This is a fixed term position available until 30 January 2025 with a work location of Cranbourne along with hybrid work arrangements available.**
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
**Applications close at midnight on 21 June 2023**.**
**Other relevant information**:
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.
**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._
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