• Full time temporary role (12 months)
• Located in Orange NSW
• Salary range between $90,001pa to $141,206pa + super (dependent on experience)
• Real opportunity and a refreshing change
• Great work life balance, 7.6 hour days, no on call or weekend work

Central Tablelands Local Land Services are keen to hear from qualified veterinarians interested in joining the team in the Central Tablelands LLS region. As a District Veterinarian with LLS you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and Biosecurity Officers who undertake in the field prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare. At LLS we believe in working together so teamwork is a must, whilst providing exceptional client services.

As these positions are based both in the office and the field, you’ll need to be comfortable and able to work outside in all conditions when required and have good physical fitness to undertake what can be at times strenuous physical work. 

Why is this the job for you? 

• You get to become an expert in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment
• Internal support and mentoring is on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged
• We provide a wide variety of services, allowing you to develop your skills in areas including assisting local farmers to improve their on-farm biosecurity and animal health, emergency management, as well as particular species of interest to you
• You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional and friendly team 
• We offer great working conditions (including family friendly flexible work practices) 
• We offer an attractive salary with opportunities for professional development and progression
• You can grow your communication and extension skills in areas such as podcasting, videos, conducting webinars and running programs and workshops.

So if working as a District Veterinarian with Local Land Services sounds ideal, we’d love to hear from you!

What you need?

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively, build professional relationships with team members, community members and other external stakeholders.
• A degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW, are (or can be) registered with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, and
• A current NSW Driver Licence, with the capacity and willingness to travel throughout the region as required. 

How to apply?

We’re keen to hear from both graduate and experienced veterinarians. Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being a District Veterinarian with LLS is for you. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 @ 11.55pm

For more information about working as a District Veterinarian, please contact Kate Peffer Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare on 0409 496 908 or via kate.peffer@lls.nsw.gov.au.

You can also download the role description.

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A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

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