• Temporary Part time Job share for 2 years ( 3 days PW )
• District Vet Lead TL1 Grade 8 starting at $139,787 + super & leave
• Location: Anywhere in NSW (this role can be done remotely)

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.  

About Local Land Services
Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency related to the cluster. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services and private native forestry. Find out more about us here.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Lead a team of specialists to implement top-notch biosecurity and welfare strategies, ensuring animal health and safety across NSW, as well as providing normal district veterinary duties.
• Strategize & Innovate: Develop and drive plans that align with the NSW Biosecurity Strategy, engage with communities, and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee compliance and enforcement to meet national standards, manage surveillance activities, and swiftly respond to emerging biosecurity threats and post recovery programs.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with stakeholders, research and provide expert advice, and foster strong partnerships to navigate industry changes and government policies.
• Commit to Customer Service: Undertake disease investigations and provide advice and analysis to ensure timely response to biosecurity threats. And implement plans and strategies for engagement with the community and other key stakeholders to enhance understanding of the animal biosecurity and welfare functions of LLS.

Qualifications Required:

• Veterinary Science Degree: Must be registrable with the NSW Veterinary Surgeons Board.
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications/Experience: Degree in a relevant field or equivalent leadership and management experience in primary industries or emergency management.
• NSW Driver Licence: Must be current and willing to travel.
• Firearms Licence: Ability to obtain a NSW firearms licence and complete required training (AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) to be appointed as an Authorised Officer and Stock Inspector.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively, build professional relationships with team members, community members and other external stakeholders. Provide positive customer experiences for our landholders and have initiative to progress and deliver outcomes. 

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

Applying is easy. Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being a Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare with LLS is for you.

Want to know more? Just contact Michelle Johnson michelle.johnson@lls.nsw.gov.au 0417070284.

You can also download the Role Description.

Closing Date: 29/09/2024

How about a few little extras? This is an amazing opportunity to secure a role with the NSW Government. We are offering a generous salary and development/ progression opportunities. You may also be entitled to additional recreation leave, annual leave loading and other benefits dependent on location. We can also offer special rates at the local gym, salary packaging options (pay less tax!) and a comfortable country lifestyle.

Want Flexible Working Arrangements? We have you covered – we are one of the NSW Government’s first accredited Family Friendly Workplaces and we are committed to improving work life wellbeing, inclusion and equity outcomes for families. Though this is a front-line position, we can offer a late start or early finish arrangement, chat with us and we can help you achieve the delicate balance needed to thrive and not just survive.

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 capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au, contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion or make a note in your application. 

Additional Information:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.