Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Location: Perth Zoo (South Perth), Western Australia
Other: A 5% pay increase will take effect when the new Agreement is registered with the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
Join Perth Zoo, a global leader in wildlife conservation, and be part of one of the world's best inner-city zoos.
Our vision is to guide Western Australia on a journey into the natural world through conservation leadership, community connection, and collective impact.
Our purpose is clear:empowering a future where wildlife and humanity thrive together.
With significant changes and developments underway, there has never been a better time to join our dynamic and passionate team.
Our Veterinary Services Team are achieving outstanding animal welfare outcomes, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact with us.
At Perth Zoo, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.
In this role, you will be Leading Leaders to help drive positive change.
About you
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our veterinary services team, drive research and conservation efforts, and ensure the highest standards of animal ethics and welfare.
As the Head of Veterinary Services at Perth Zoo, you will oversee all aspects of our animal health services.
This includes managing our animal hospital, leading veterinary procedures, and supervising a team of skilled professionals.
You will play a crucial role in our clinical medicine program, disease investigation projects, and emergency animal health care services.
Additionally, you will drive research partnerships, manage conservation projects, and provide training for veterinary staff and students.
This position also encompasses the critical responsibility of wildlife response initiatives, ensuring timely and effective care for wildlife in need and leads the animal welfare and ethics agenda for Perth Zoo.
Job Description
Clinical Leadership: Oversee and lead all aspects of Perth Zoo's animal health services, including the animal hospital, veterinary procedures, and emergency care.
Animal Welfare and Ethics: Leading the development and implementation of the animal welfare agenda in collaboration with the Animal Welfare and Ethics Manager, ensuring that all veterinary practices align with established ethical standards.
Research and Conservation: Drive research partnerships, manage conservation projects, and provide training for veterinary staff and students.
Departmental Management: Manage the veterinary team's training, professional development, and performance and oversee the department's budget and strategic planning.
This position may be required to work on a rostered basis on weekends and public holidays.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check and complete a pre-employment medical and preventative vaccination program.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages.
A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
A current resume.
Selection Criteria
Minimum 3 years of experience in a veterinarian leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in leadership and ability to develop, mentor, and support a clinical veterinary team.
Demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry and management practices in relation to wild animal care in a zoo or similar environment, including breeding, nutrition, biosecurity, animal housing and enclosure design.
Demonstrated experience and skills in driving research, conservation and/or other collaborative partnerships.
Demonstrated clinical experience in providing veterinary care for wild animals in a zoo or similar environment, including medicine, surgery, disease investigation and chemical restraint of a range of species.
Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.
For further job-related information, please contact John Lemon on (08)94740304.
Closing date: Monday, 6 January 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT).
No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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