Who we are The Veterinary and Export Meat Branch (VEMB) undertakes regulatory functions by providing inspection and certification for the export of meat, meat products and the import and export of live animals and reproductive material in order to meet importing country requirements and Australian legislative requirements. The Live Animal Section provides veterinary and technical assessments, inspections and certification for live animals and animal genetic material. Officers within the Live Animal section complete activities at regional offices, airports, seaports and third-party premises around Australia. The teams comprise Principal Veterinary Officers, Senior Veterinary Officers, Regional Veterinary Officers, Biosecurity Officers and Administration Officers. Within the Live Animal Section you will be using your authority under the Export Control Act 2020 and Biosecurity Act 2015 to ensure compliance: • with Australian and international biosecurity requirements • in the export and import of live animals and genetic materials. The key duties of the position include The Job The duties of the role include, but are not limited to: • leading, managing and coordinating work across a team whilst cultivating a high performing and collaborative team environment • undertaking research, developing strategic, long-term plans and implementing and managing change • communicating with stakeholders, including representing the department in relevant forums • providing expert advice to team members, stakeholders and regulated entities about the import and export of live animals • building the capability of team members by training, mentoring and support them whilst ensuring that they maintain professional qualifications and expertise • verifying compliance with departmental policies, practices and procedures • regularly participating in live animal import and export operations when required, including out of hours • providing support to regional live animal import and export operations when required, including out of hours. Please note that this selection process will initially be used to fill an ongoing role in Perth . The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature. These vacancies may occur in any of the locations listed above. Non-ongoing (specified term) contracts may be offered to new employees for an initial period of up to twelve months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years in total. Non-ongoing (casual) contracts will be offered for periods of up to two years. Some of these non-ongoing positions may become ongoing in the next eighteen months. Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis. To see more on the work of veterinarians in our department please click here .
