This is a Manager Veterinary Operations role with Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) based in QLD, AU Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Role Seniority - mid level More about the Manager Veterinary Operations role at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) 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. 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. As our Manager of the frontline Veterinary Operations, you will: Recruit, onboard and manage staff including allocating work, monitoring performance, developing skills and knowledge under Departmental HR policy and procedures. Use professional veterinary expertise and experience to support the team’s animal disease investigation and surveillance activities and provision of professional advice and analysis to resolve and/or manage animal biosecurity and welfare enquiries and notifications in a timely manner. This includes the capability to undertake these activities independently if required. Support the team’s provision of animal welfare advice including veterinary opinions for animal welfare investigations, including undertaking this activity independently if required. Maintain oversight of biosecurity threats and provide expertise and leadership experience in potential and/or emergent biosecurity incidents. Ensure the team develops and maintains effective relationships, networks and partnerships with key stakeholders across the state Please view the role description on Smart Jobs for further information on the role duties. Mandatory qualifications/Licences and registrations It is a mandatory requirement for the Professional Officer in this role to possess an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Veterinary Science that is eligible for registration in Queensland. A current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence. Registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. 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 Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay. Work with passion and purpose Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow Enjoy interesting, diverse work Follow your path wherever it leads Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive Be part of our one, diverse DPI https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do. The location for this role is negotiable. Applications to remain current for 12 months Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Recruiting and managing staff Supporting animal disease investigations ⚠️ Maintaining oversight of biosecurity threats Key Strengths Veterinary expertise Leadership skills Communication skills Project management Data analysis Public speaking A Final Note: This is a role with Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) not with Hatch.
