Veterinary Officer

**Veterinary Officer (Aquatic) - (709491)**:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Primary Industries and Water

Biosecurity Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 02 May, 2023 11:55 PM

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

- Tuesday 2 May, 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**:

- The purpose of the role is to deliver professional veterinary components of government aquatic animal biosecurity and animal welfare and to support terrestrial animal biosecurity and welfare as required.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.

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

**Duties**:
The purpose of the role is to deliver professional veterinary components of government aquatic animal biosecurity and animal welfare and to support terrestrial animal biosecurity and welfare as required.

**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**:

- At least five years post-graduate professional experience servicing livestock industries.
- Demonstrated interest in advancing epidemiological skills.
- A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

**Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents**:
709491 Veterinary Officer (Aquatic).docx

709491 Veterinary Officer (Aquatic).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**:
Kevin de Witte
Chief Veterinary Officer
0408 869 446