Animal Health Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne Northern Suburbs, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $70,086 - $96,073

**Grade**:SciA

**Occupation**:Trades and services

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:VG/50958740
- 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.

**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.
- Knowledge of the Victorian livestock industries, issues affecting these industries, husbandry practices, nutrition and diseases that limit marketability, animal welfare and production. An understanding of the clinical signs and control of diseases important to the Victorian livestock industries.
- Demonstrable experience in regularly communicating with and supporting project team members; ensures project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues.
- Experience in planning and prioritising work to ensure outcomes are achieved; resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through; uses strengths to contribute constructively and consciously manages the impact of own weaknesses.
- Ability to see things from others' point of view and confirms understanding; expresses own views in a constructive and diplomatic way; reflects on how own emotions impact on others.

**This is a fixed term position available for a period of 36 months. The work location for this position is Attwood 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.
- Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

**Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 5th August 2025.**

**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._

- Applications close Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 22 July 2025

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