Note: 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.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2025 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: Lead 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.
Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. 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.About Us We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
Benefits of working with us Flexible working arrangements.11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.Annual leave to be adjusted based on the position, e.g. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.3 days additional public sector holidays each year.Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting leave.A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.Well-established learning and development programs.How to apply: All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages.a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).current CV, including the details of two referees.For further job-related information: contact John Lemon on (08)9474 0304 or for further information about Perth Zoo, visit https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain: A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.A pre-employment medical and preventative vaccination program.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
Substantive Equality Statement The Zoological Parks Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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