Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Veterinary OfficerCanberra ACT
Who we areThe Export Standards Branch negotiates technical standards and conditions with trading partners to maintain, improve or develop market access for the export of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, animal by-products and non-prescribed goods. The branch develops content for the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR), provides chemical residue and microbiological expertise, laboratory oversight and manages the Codex contact point responsible for the coordination and development of policy and technical input into international food standards.
The branch has dedicated Market Access teams which negotiate with trading partners to maintain, improve, or develop new market access for the export of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, inedible animal products and processed foods. The teams negotiate agreed conditions of trade, facilitate bilateral engagement with international trading partner authorities, assist in the coordination and organisation of audits of Australia's export systems and establishments, develop Australian positions on international standard setting for trade, and develop content for the department's Manual of Importing Country Requirements.
The key duties of the position include:The JobDuties of the positions include but are not limited to:
Providing technical veterinary advice and guidance on matters relating to animal health, biosecurity and food safety.Working on topical issues critical for the future exports of Australian food and animal by-products.Liaising, negotiating and effectively communicating with Australian and overseas government agencies, industry bodies, and other internal and external stakeholders in support of technical market access.Undertaking research and developing technical submissions and briefings in support of technical market access negotiations for animal products and by-products.Representing the department during engagement with international trading partners and Australian industry.Contributing to content relating to animal health and providing input into high level written and verbal advice to senior executives and the Minister in support of the above activities.Providing input into the development of international standards for food trade.Undertaking research and responding to trade disruptions.What we are looking forKnowledge and experienceThe successful applicants will demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of Australia's food safety, biosecurity, and animal health systems.Trade experience and knowledge of Australian export legislation and agricultural industries is desirable.A working knowledge of legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes and regulations is also desirable.Mandatory qualificationsTo be considered for these positions you must have a veterinary degree from an Australian university or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in Australia. You must be fully registered, or eligible for full registration, with the relevant Australian state/territory veterinary board and you must maintain this registration whilst employed by the department.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: recruitability
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