Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Harvey WA Job ResponsibilitiesProvide Expert Advice: Offer veterinary and technical advice on public health, food safety, and the quality of meat products, supporting establishment management and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.Ensure Compliance: Ensure the establishment meets legal obligations under the Export Control Act 2020 and related legislation, monitoring compliance through the Meat Establishment Verification System (MEVS).Maintain Veterinary Standards: Stay informed on developments in veterinary science and legislative changes, applying best practices in quality assurance and standards.Animal Welfare: Oversee animal welfare compliance with state, national, and international standards, monitoring and reporting outcomes.Inspection and Examinations: Conduct or supervise ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections to ensure compliance with the Australian Standard for production of meat and meat products (AS 4696:2023).Emergency Preparedness: Contribute to the veterinary emergency management plan and onsite emergency animal disease preparedness plan.Training and Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of veterinary and non-veterinary staff, chairing weekly meetings with management to provide feedback on KPIs and processes.Sampling and Testing: Collect samples to test for diseases and verify compliance with substance regulations.Live Animal Veterinarian Responsibilities Perform quarantine and export duties across Australia, in compliance with export and biosecurity legislation.Review export and import documentation, issue export permits and health certificates, and approve facilities for the export and import of live animals.Provide technical advice and training to departmental staff, third-party accredited veterinarians, clients, and stakeholders.Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required.Contribute to the efficient operation of the Live Animal Section in VEMB.What We Are Looking ForKnowledge and ExperienceUnderstanding of public health veterinary science and biosecurity requirements.
Mandatory QualificationsTo be considered, you must have a veterinary degree from an Australian university or equivalent, be registered or eligible for registration with the relevant veterinary board, and maintain this registration while employed.
Work LocationsOngoing OPV positions are available at the following locations:
NSW: Bourke, Inverell, OPV Pool – NSWVIC: Northern Victoria Pool, Tongala, OPV Pool - VICSA: Naracoorte, Bordertown, OPV Pool – SANT: BatchelorNote: Future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies may become available throughout Australia.
Information SessionWe will hold an online information session with a presentation on the role and an opportunity to ask questions. Please register by emailing Craig Burleigh at ******.
Additional RequirementsOccasional out-of-hours and weekend work may be required.Wear an official uniform supplied by the department.Wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing.Undergo a pre-employment medical examination including Q-Fever tests and immunisation if immunity cannot be established.Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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