Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Ongoing full time opportunity*
• Location: Gunnedah 
• Salary commensurate with experience (Professional Officer Grade 5) $149,739 – 152,730pa. + superannuation
• This opportunity is open to DPIRD/LLS staff only

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds – including but not limited to gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

About the Role: 

As a Senior Veterinarian in the National Programs and Engagement team, you will manage poultry health functions relevant to animal biosecurity in NSW, and contribute to other important programs including NSW’s national animal biosecurity commitments and the H5N1 avian influenza biosecurity preparedness and response programs.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, our ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with commercial poultry and other avian species as a veterinary professional, a strong understanding of the animal biosecurity framework in Australia, have outstanding management and communication skills, be adept at stakeholder engagement, and thrive in a collaborative work environment. 

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Coordinate poultry health functions within NSW DPIRD including management of avian notifiable disease detections, provision of technical advice relevant to biosecurity aspects of commercial poultry and avian species across the department, and ongoing engagement with key industry stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate timely strategic advice, research, information and reports relevant to animal biosecurity policy in NSW, with a focus on but not limited to poultry.
• Work within a collaborative team to ensure that the animal biosecurity program aligns with the strategic objectives of the group and with our legislative requirements and national obligations.  
• Participate in NSW’s emergency animal disease hotline roster during business and after-hours.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Science, registerable in NSW
• Experience as a veterinary professional working with commercial poultry and other avian species
• Experience in biosecurity risk management
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Adept at using Microsoft Office apps and electronic record keeping

🔗 If you’d like to know more about the role, please  view the role description here

💬 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Brendan Sharpe | Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer

📞 0439 236 324 | 📧 brendan.sharpe@dpi.nsw.gov.au

👉 Applying is Easy!

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your manager prior to submitting your application.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

📅 EOI applications close: Tuesday 26 August 2025, at 11:55pm AEST

Additional Information

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion. 

🔎 The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.