Veterinary Officer

Overview

Salary: Specified Calling Level 2, 3 $112,266 - $142,460 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area, Other locations considered

Closing Date: 2025-11-02 4:00 PM

Biosecurity & Emergency Management

Branch: Animal Biosecurity & Welfare

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Position Title: Veterinary Officer (Policy) – DPIRD

Agency: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Position Type: Permanent/Fixed Term – Full Time or Part Time

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area, with other locations considered

Pool status: This is a pool for Specified Calling Level (SCL) 2 and 3 veterinary officers (policy) to fill current and future vacancies.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian to join the animal biosecurity team as a veterinary policy officer to contribute to developing and influencing Western Australian and national animal biosecurity strategies, policies and plans. A pool of suitably qualified applicants at SCL2 and SCL3 will be established to fill current vacancies (3 x SCL2: two permanent, one fixed term; 1 x SCL3: permanent) and potential future roles. Current vacancies are in animal biosecurity policy/planning, and food safety and chemical residues.

Key responsibilities

- Providing technical and high-level animal biosecurity policy advice and risk management.
- Providing advice on provisions of various Acts, regulations and guidelines for animal biosecurity.
- Preparing scientifically based advice on the disease and residue status of WA’s livestock and aquatic sectors.
- Supporting preparedness and responses to emergency animal disease and residue incidents of consequence to the agricultural sector, economy and human health.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders, industry groups and other agencies while developing national and state animal biosecurity strategies, policies and plans.

We are looking for individuals with

- A degree in Veterinary Science (Australian university or recognised equivalent) and current recognised registration (or able to obtain prior to commencement) with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Western Australia.

For Specified Calling Level 2

- The ability to contribute to the design and development of animal health and/or welfare policy initiatives.
- Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills for engaging with departmental staff, industry and the community.
- Knowledge and understanding of state and national livestock and/or aquatic sectors and associated industries.

For Specified Calling Level 3

- Demonstrated ability to design, develop and coordinate strategic animal health and/or welfare policy initiatives across the department and the whole of government.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills for engaging with departmental staff, industry and the community.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of state and national livestock and/or aquatic sectors and associated industries.

For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

DPIRD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

- A comprehensive CV highlighting your skills, experience and achievements, including details of two referees.
- A cover letter of no more than three pages demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to Work Related Requirements from the relevant JDF: Role Specific (1, 3) and Core Capabilities (5).

Note: Please clearly state which level(s) you are applying for in your cover letter. You may apply for multiple levels; tailor your cover letter to show how you meet the requirements of the higher level (SCL3).

Please ensure you consider all information in the advertisement and related information; all Work-Related Requirements will be assessed during the selection process.

Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Katie Webb, A/Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer on 0477 346 579 during office hours.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056. For recruitment process information, contact the Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency; all employees may be required to work or travel during or outside normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible for a permanent appointment you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status. For fixed-term or casual appointments you must have entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate before commencing employment; if not held, it must be obtained prior to appointment at the applicant’s expense.

This pool will be valid for twelve months and may be used to fill other similar vacancies, with the possibility of extension or permanency at listed locations. Being appointed to the pool does not guarantee placement.

The recruitment process may include online assessments, psychometric testing, interviews, and checks. We reserve the right to supplement the field via executive search if required.

Please ensure you have time to submit your application; late or proforma applications will not be accepted. Online lodgement is system generated and submissions after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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