Veterinary Officer, Epidemiology and Risk

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Veterinary Officer, Epidemiology and Risk to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

PIRSA’s Animal Health program protects and facilitates market access and livestock productivity, public health and consumer confidence through the health, welfare, quality, safety and image of South Australian livestock and livestock products, and animals. Global trade access for livestock and livestock products increasingly requires demonstrated minimum standards of animal health and welfare. The Animal Biosecurity group provides a system for animal disease early warning and early detection of exotic diseases; develops programmes for data collection to allow monitoring of animal health status and proof of disease freedom; and maintains capacity for emergency animal disease management.

The Veterinary Officer role contributes to the management of the risks to South Australia posed by animal pests and diseases. The Epidemiology and risk program plays a critical role in the management of epidemiological reporting, animal health risk management, and emergency animal disease preparedness programs.

The Veterinary Officer – Epidemiology and Risk will work with other staff on the development of epidemiological and risk-based decision-making capacity to support emergency animal disease preparedness and response, and other animal health program activities. This role will undertake a range of different day-to-day activities, contributing to the development of policies in epidemiology and broader animal health programs, completion of epidemiological and risk analyses, and provision of other technical advice into emergency animal disease preparedness activities and other animal health programs. Working as part of the Epidemiology and Risk team, this role provides an exciting opportunity to assist in building PIRSA’s preparedness to respond to disease threats such as highly pathogenic avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, and African swine fever.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Opportunity for up to 12 months.
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive
• Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit)
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Qualifications

• Essential: A degree in Veterinary Science
• Desirable: Post graduate qualification in veterinary public health, epidemiology, or related field

Remuneration

PO2 - $88,255 min - $97,667 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Jarunee Siengsanan-Lamont
Manager - Epidemiology and Risk
Phone: 0488902636
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Attention to Detail and Analytical Thinking capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.