Wildlife Veterinary Officer

**Wildlife Veterinary Officer (702798)**:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Environment, Heritage and Land

Environment

Applications must be submitted by Monday 28 August, 2023 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Monday 28 August, 2023 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 1-2**Salary**:

- $71,868.00 to $116,312.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- A rare opportunity at NRE Tas is available for a skilled and motivated wildlife veterinarian to join our Wildlife Veterinary Services team. The successful applicant for this unique position will take the lead on providing essential clinical and strategic veterinary expertise to the Tasmanian Orange-bellied Parrot Program and support a range of other wildlife health and welfare initiatives, including threatened species recovery programs, disease surveillance activities and wildlife incident response. This exciting role is diverse and, whilst based in Hobart, could involve activities across the state working with Tasmania’s unique fauna.The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.

A rare opportunity at NRE Tas is available for a skilled and motivated wildlife veterinarian to join our Wildlife Veterinary Services team. The successful applicant for this unique position will take the lead on providing essential clinical and strategic veterinary expertise to the Tasmanian Orange-bellied Parrot Program and support a range of other wildlife health and welfare initiatives, including threatened species recovery programs, disease surveillance activities and wildlife incident response. This exciting role is diverse and, whilst based in Hobart, could involve activities across the state working with Tasmania’s unique fauna.

**Hours per fortnight**:
73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

**Duties**:
The purpose of the role is to provide veterinary services to priority wildlife conservation programs, as well as supporting a range of other wildlife health and disease programs and responding to wildlife health issues as they arise. The role also contributes to the development and implementation of native wildlife health policies, practices, programs and surveillance across the Department.

**Essential Requirements**:

- A degree in Veterinary Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution enabling eligibility for registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- A minimum two years of professional veterinary experience working with native Australian wildlife, in particular avifauna.
- Credentials (ANZCVS) or post-graduate qualifications in avian health or epidemiology.
- A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- Physical ability to undertake fieldwork and other physical work associated with wildlife management and incident response.
- Training in AIIMS and/or previous experience in wildlife incident response.
- A current Coxswains licence.
- A current first aid certificate.
- A current firearms licence.

**Special Employment Conditions**
- Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.
- Field work, including vessel-based and island work, may be required.
- Sedation or euthanasia of wildlife in support of approved wildlife population management activities may be required.
- Some availability and recall outside of normal work hours may be required.

**Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents**:
SOD - 702798 - Wildlife Veterinary Officer - Prof1-2.docx

SOD - 702798 - Wildlife Veterinary Officer - Prof1-2.pdf

Advice to Applicants.docx

Advice to Applicants.pdf

**How to apply**:
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

**Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.**

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.

**For more information on the position please contact**:
Kris Carlyon
Section Head, Wildlife Health and Marine
Phone: 0403 016 976