Department of Primary Industries:

Job details
Position : Veterinarian (Operational)
Position status : Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group : Sciences
Classification : PO3
Workplace Location : Roma
Job ad reference: QLD/627364/25
Closing date :10-Apr-2025
Yearly salary: $99348 - $108192
Fortnightly salary: $3808.00 - $4147.00
Contact person: David Thomson
Contact details :

• Phone: 0499 762 596
• Access the National Relay Service

How to apply https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=222962424.

Mandatory qualifications/Licences and registrations :

• It is a mandatory requirement for a professional officer to possess an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Veterinary Science that is eligible for registration in Queensland.
• A current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence.
• Registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland

We are looking for a Veterinarian (Operational) to:

• provide professional skills and knowledge to conduct animal disease investigations and surveillance, undertake analysis using epidemiological principles and provide animal welfare advice.
• participate in a career development program to build skills, grow expertise and connect with other professionals.

This position is part of the Northern Australia People Capacity and Response Network, an initiative which aims to build capacity of biosecurity practitioners across northern Australia, strengthen networks and partnerships and support growth and development.

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland’s thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare supports BQ’s efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

Join our frontline veterinary team and use your knowledge of veterinary science to lead and promote an animal biosecurity and welfare system that protects Queensland’s economy, environment, lifestyle and human and animal health.

This opportunity is suitable for recent veterinary graduates or more experienced veterinarians looking to move to an operational state government role.

A healthy work-life balance for veterinary professionals is promoted with an average 7.25-hour workday.

As an Operational Veterinarian in the frontline veterinary team, you will:

• provide professional skills and knowledge to conduct animal disease investigations and surveillance, undertake analysis using epidemiological principles and provide animal welfare advice
• develop and maintain effective local relationships, networks and partnerships with veterinary professionals, and wider government, industry and community stakeholders to promote good animal biosecurity and welfare practices
• contribute to the existing systems for animal health information collection, validation and analysis to ensure risks to trade and public health are effectively managed.

Refer to Smart Jobs https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=222962424 for the role description and how to apply.