Address- Ongoing Full Time role
- Located in Griffith NSW
- Salary from $86,539 to $135,775 p.a + super (dependent on skills and experience)
- Great flexibility & hybrid work arrangements offered
- As a District Veterinarian, you'll be a vital part of our state-wide network of vets and biosecurity officers, bolstering prevention, preparedness, early detection, and response to biosecurity threats
Riverina Local Land Services (LLS) are keen to hear from qualified veterinarians interested in joining the team in Griffith. As a District Veterinarian with LLS you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and Biosecurity Officers who undertake activities in the field for prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver animal biosecurity surveillance activities to ensure rapid identification of new and emerging biosecurity threats and assist in the implementation of response and post recovery programs
- Undertake disease investigations in all species and provide advice and analysis to ensure timely response to biosecurity threats
- Promote and advocate for best practice Animal Biosecurity and Welfare practices
- Deliver compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations including pest and disease management and livestock traceability meet national performance standards
- Implement plans and strategies for engagement with the community and other key stakeholders to enhance understanding of the animal biosecurity and welfare functions of LLS
Why is being a District Veterinarian with LLS for you?
- You will become an expert in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment.
- Internal support and mentoring awaits you, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged
- Professional development in any production species is encouraged (e.g. vet public health, epidemiology or nutrition)
- You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team
- Participate in emergency response and the opportunity to undertake training in specific roles in emergency management
Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively, build professional relationships with team members, community members and other external stakeholders. Provide positive customer experiences for our landholders and have initiative to progress and deliver outcomes.
NB: You’ll need to have a degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW, are (or can be) registered with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board and have a current NSW Driver Licence, plus the capacity and willingness to travel throughout your region as required.
How to Apply
We’re keen to hear from both graduate and experienced veterinarians. Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being a District Veterinarian with LLS is for you. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.
Applications through email will not be accepted.
For more information contact Elizabeth Ferguson on 0439557*** or via email at ***************@lls.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday 16 May 2024 at 11:55pm
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.
As part of our team, you will be able to:
- Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
- Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
- Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.
- We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to 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.
We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. You will be supported and mentored by a fantastic vet team, get to travel around the beautiful Riverina region of NSW and work with wonderful landholders.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information:
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
