Description

EAD Preparedness; Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; Biosecurity Queensland; Negotiable
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

We are looking for a Manager, Veterinary Operations to join our high performing team in Animal Biosecurity and Welfare to:
manage our growing frontline veterinary operations team
lead and promote an animal biosecurity and welfare system that protects Queensland’s economy, environment, lifestyle and human and animal health. 

Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports Biosecurity Queensland's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery. 

Requirements

As our Manager Veterinary Operations, you will lead the veterinary operational services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity and welfare in Queensland. A healthy work-life balance for veterinary professionals is promoted with an average 7.25-hour workday.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:

are dedicated to protecting and enhancing animal biosecurity and welfare
are leading a high-performing, collaborative professional veterinary team
have established productive animal biosecurity and welfare networks and relationships at a state and national level.
Why work for us

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Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
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