• 38 hours per week
• Temporary until January 2026
• Location: Cooma
• Salary between $90,001.00 to $141,206.00 plus super and leave loading dependent on experience

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. DPIRD is a workplace where everyone can 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 the role

The role of the Veterinarian contributes to the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare service delivery functions for the Local Land Service (LLS) including prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities to animal diseases and animal welfare in line with state and national objectives to contribute to safeguarding the NSW economy, environment and community and meet national and state standards and outcomes.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Implement priority field animal biosecurity and animal welfare activities to deliver outcomes which protect the economy, the environment and the community of NSW
• Contribute to the LLS Animal Biosecurity and Welfare function and team to ensure effective and efficient implementation of strategies and plans and to ensure biosecurity risks are mitigated at the local level
• Implement plans and strategies for engagement with the community and other key stakeholders to effectively market, foster commitment to, and enhance understanding of the animal biosecurity and welfare functions of the LLS
• Deliver animal biosecurity surveillance activities to ensure rapid identification of new and emerging biosecurity threats and assist in the implementation of response and post recovery programs
• Undertake disease investigations in all species and provide advice and analysis to ensure timely response to biosecurity threats
• Deliver compliance programs to ensure legislated biosecurity obligations including pest and disease management and livestock traceability meet national performance standards
• Research, analyse and prepare written material on specific issues including, discussion papers, reports, briefing notes and media releases and articles
• Assist in the implementation of the necessary transition to management program where containment and eradication is not feasible

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW and registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board
• Experience in large animal welfare, husbandry and medicine with knowledge of epidemiology
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of biosecurity threats on communities, agriculture and natural environment including current approaches to field biosecurity service delivery and animal welfare
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

About Us

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Regional New South Wales. 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.

Our team is there when it matters, on the ground helping landholders with knowledge, networks and local experience. See more about our Region: South East - Local Land Services (nsw.gov.au)

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Luke Pope, General Manager, luke.pope@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0427 279 802    

Closing Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025 AT 11:55pm

 Please note that The Department of Primary Industries will be closed during the period 23 December 2024 to 05 January 2025 (inclusive). Communication regarding this role will take place in January 2025.

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
  
  
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
  
  
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.