Veterinary Policy and Projects Officer

**Full Time, 35 hours per week**:

- **Temporary up to 12 months**:

- **Professional Officer Grade 1-4 | Salary from $87,315 to $141,206 per annum plus super and leave loading (**_commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience)_

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. DPIRD is a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

**Why this role?**

**Drive change** - Your veterinary knowledge will contribute to animal health and biosecurity strategies.
**Expand Your Career** - Collaborate with experts, grow your network, and work on high-impact projects.
**Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy a 35-hour week with flexible leave options and a supportive team culture.

**About the Role**
As a **Veterinary Policy and Projects Officer**, you'll play a key role in developing and implementing effective animal biosecurity strategies to support the _Biosecurity Act _2015. Your role will cover the entire policy development lifecycle - from identifying emerging biosecurity threats to providing expert advice, conducting in depth research and evaluating the effectiveness of policies. You’ll collaborate with government bodies, industry stakeholders, and national forums to strengthen NSW’s biosecurity framework. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in planning and responding to biosecurity emergencies affecting both terrestrial and aquatic species.

**About You**

You bring a strong understanding of the veterinary and animal industries in NSW, combined with excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills. You thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively within teams to achieve shared goals. Your passion for protecting animal health and welfare makes you an asset to the biosecurity field, and your proactive approach ensures the continued success of biosecurity initiatives.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in **Veterinary**Science, registerable in NSW
- **Current NSW Driver Licence**:

- Adept at using Microsoft Office apps and electronic record keeping

If you’d like to know more about the role, please **click here to view the role description**.

**Why join DPIRD**

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

**Application Process**

**For a confidential discussion**

**Applications close: Thursday 6 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDT**

**_ Additional Information_**
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
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