Veterinary Officer

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

APS 6 (Veterinarian VO2) - $95,381 - $124,609 per annum plus superannuation
- Exports & Veterinary Services Division
- Canberra, ACT
- _Role works to underpin market access and the export certification of meat and meat products exported from Australia._
- _Work in a motivated and professional team with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds._
- _City-based location with flexible work options._

**Who we are**
The Residues and Food Branch is responsible for policy development, implementation and regulation of dairy, fish and egg exporters, and non-prescribed food, organics, animal by-products exporters and imported food. This includes the development of operational policy and guidelines, instructional material, technical training and its delivery and reporting and engagement of industry and government stakeholders. The branch is also responsible for the National Residue Survey (NRS) which conducts animal and plant residue testing for participating industries.

The NRS assists with the maintenance of market access for participating industries through activities such as the development and implementation of residue monitoring programs, testing services, providing policy and scientific advice on related issues and providing support in the resolution of trade issues. NRS manages monitoring programs for a range of animal and plant industries.

**The Job**
As a Veterinary Officer your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- undertaking research and analysis to inform policy and program development to support existing assurance functions and to address emerging issues
- preparing, reviewing and providing technical input to industry reports, policies, instructional material and stakeholder meeting papers to progress programs
- engaging and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including animal producers, processors and peak industry bodies, as well as other state/territory and commonwealth agencies and internal stakeholders
- working across teams to deliver outcomes including understanding how your work impacts others
- representing the department in various for a such as external forums and technical committees
- developing and drafting communication products for both internal and external stakeholders
- providing technical and professional advice relating to residue monitoring programs for animal products.

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
The successful applicant will have:

- experience in project management and implementing changes to operational programs
- experience in the delivery of operational programs
- export policy, program, legislation or agricultural industry experience (desirable but not mandatory)
- experience with, or knowledge of, the management and animal husbandry of production livestock including sheep, cattle and/or other livestock.

**Mandatory qualifications**
You must have a veterinary degree from an Australian university or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in Australia. You must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the relevant Australian state/territory veterinary board and you must maintain this registration whilst employed by the department.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
The successful applicant must note that they will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which will include Q-Fever tests and that Q-Fever immunisation will be required where immunity cannot be established.

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