Animal Health Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Description

Agriculture Victoria is seeking a keen applicant for the Animal Health Officer (AHO) role, based in Cranbourne. We understand that a balanced life is important to our employees, and we offer a wide range of flexible options to help you manage family, health, carer responsibilities, study, career or personal interests.

The successful applicant will work as a member of the Animal Health and Welfare Team, to ensure the delivery of major animal health projects that include disease surveillance; livestock legislation and enforcement management; emergency preparedness and response; and traceability and product integrity.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management is required for this position. Other related Science Degrees may be considered.
• Experience liaising and negotiating with government departments, farmers, livestock agents and other industry representatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge of the Victorian livestock industries, issues affecting these industries, husbandry practices, nutrition and diseases that limit marketability, animal welfare and production along with an understanding of the clinical signs and control of disease important to the Victorian livestock industries. If you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare briefs, letter, emails and reports as well as demonstrated experience in regularly communicating with and support project team members, then this could be the position for you.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 years. The work location for this position is Cranbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 21 April 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.