Head Of Surveillance

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Animal Health Australia Full time

Overview
Head of Surveillance - Animal Health role at Animal Health Australia.
Responsibilities
Set and deliver the strategic plan and vision for animal disease surveillance activities.
Lead reporting and program delivery to inform stakeholders and government.
Build and nurture influential relationships across AHA's government and industry members.
Represent AHA as a thought leader, contributing technical expertise and innovative solutions.
Champion communication by translating complex science into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Grow, mentor, and empower a high-performing team in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Play a critical role in Australia's emergency animal disease response, including out-of-hours leadership when required.
About You / Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science and current Australian Veterinary registration.
Senior operational and strategic experience in livestock health and animal disease surveillance, programs and policy.
Experience in a similar role with demonstrated ability to create collaborative and engaged teams that deliver results within timeframes and budgets.
Knowledge of Australia's emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
Extensive project management skills including financial and budget management.
Experience in managing and chairing committees.
Ability to distil complex scientific information into plain English for non-technical audiences.
Strong scientific analysis and report writing, applying epidemiological principles.
Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, presenting, active listening and constructive feedback.
Proven ability to influence and impact within area of expertise.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with AHA, members and stakeholders.
Experience leading in dynamic environments, supporting teams to be resilient and adaptable.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Fluency with contemporary office software, internet tools, Microsoft Teams and database administration.
Coaching leadership style.
Experience in Australian agriculture, biosecurity, livestock health, surveillance, trade and market access.
Practical experience in emergency animal disease response.
Expertise in monitoring and evaluation.
Why Join Us
At AHA, you will find a community united by our values:
Act with integrity: Build trust and accountability.
Collaborate: Harness collective strength and diversity.
Innovate: Embrace creativity and continuous improvement.
Lead: Inspire and empower teams to achieve excellence.
Community: One team through meaningful connections and shared purpose.
Location and Salary
Location:
Canberra Head Office / Remote
Salary package
starts from $156k including superannuation.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. Applications close on 19 September 2025.
For enquiries, please email
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