District Veterinary Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $105,479 - $127,621

Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry

Reference: VG/022067B

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.

**District Veterinary Officer**:
**Location: Attwood**

**Salary: $105,479- $127,621 plus superannuation**

**Position No: 022067**

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.

The District Veterinary Officer (DVO) 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 product integrity.

As the supervisor of the staff in their district, the DVO is accountable for the delivery and quality assurance of the Animal Health and Welfare program in their district. District Veterinary Officers are required to lead disease and animal welfare investigations in their district. By utilising their clinical experience in the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, control, eradication, and treatment of diseases of farmed livestock in Victoria, they will contribute to better veterinary outcomes in these investigations.

The successful applicant will manage staff delivering services that contribute to protecting and improving market access, 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

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- A tertiary degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria
- Experience liaising and negotiating with key stakeholders
- Good understanding of the livestock industries in Victoria
- Significant experience in the use of firearms and captive bolt guns in the destruction of livestock
- Experience working with and handling farm livestock
- Strong Leadership and Conflict Management experience
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and pre-empt required actions

**This is ongoing position with a work location of Attwood with hybrid work arrangements available.**

To be considered for this position, applicants will need to provide a cover letter address the first five key selection criteria and a copy of your resume.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11 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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