Inspector, Act Veterinary Practitioners Board

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board (the Board) is seeking an experienced person with a regulatory background to fill the position of Inspector. Inspector positions will be offered for up to three years at a time.

The Board is a statutory Board established under the _Veterinary Practice Act 2018 (the Act) _and is responsible for regulating and registering veterinary practitioners and veterinary premises, as well as setting the standards and fees applicable to veterinary practitioners and premises in the ACT.

Veterinary premises that are used for the provision of veterinary services in the ACT must be approved by the Board with a requirement of registration being that premises must be inspected at initial registration and then on at a least four-yearly schedule. The purpose of inspections is to ensure the veterinary premises meets the Veterinary Practice Veterinary Premises Standards 2018 (or any new standards subsequently published by the Board).

The duties of an inspector include, but are not limited to:

- Under broad direction, perform the duties required of an inspector under the _Veterinary Practice Act 2018_, including liaising with veterinary practitioners and premises.
- Under limited direction, provide independent regulatory and inspection functions relating to the administration of the _Veterinary Practice Act 2018_ and the Veterinary Practice Veterinary Premises Standards 2018.
- Respond to ad hoc, sometimes short notice, requests to inspect veterinary premises while working safely and autonomously.
- Under broad direction, prepare reports in writing and verbally report to the board on the outcome of inspections of premises or individual veterinary practitioners.
- Understand good regulatory practice and governance, and appropriately manage issues such as conflicts of interest.
- Under limited direction, contribute to the promotion and improvement of veterinary premises conditions above the legislated standards.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Experience with animal related services and/or the veterinary profession is beneficial, but not an essential requirement.
- Currently working outside of the ACT is also beneficial to avoid conflicts of interest.

**How to Apply**:Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your skills, knowledge and behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and a written response to the Selection Criteria.

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**Note**:
These positions will be offered on a casual basis for up to three years at a time.

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