Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Work unit Livestock Biosecurity Branch – Biosecurity
Fisheries and Animal Welfare
Job title NAPCaRN Early Career Veterinarian Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine
Position number RTF Closing 08/02/2026
Contact officer Charlotte Watson on or
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Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
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Primary objective
As part of the Northern Australia People Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN), the role will provide professional
veterinary advice and services to promote the health of animals, humans and the environment in the Northern Territory
(NT); and manage biosecurity risks to protect NT livestock and associated animal industries.
Context statement
NAPCaRN is a collaborative approach to building and maintaining capacity and capability across northern Australia to
manage the dynamic and increasing risk of biosecurity incursions. The program is focused on attracting and retaining skilled
experts, while also growing local talent through training and development programs.
The role will operate under the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to deliver on veterinary biosecurity services and
projects; and provide professional support within the team and to animal owners and producers. The role is expected to be
flexible in responding to urgent animal health events; and may be required to contribute to a number of animal health
projects to achieve outcomes against relevant NT and national biosecurity priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide veterinary and biosecurity advice relating to animal biosecurity in the NT.
1. Deliver veterinary biosecurity services and projects, including but not limited to disease surveillance, investigation,
diagnosis and control; biosecurity certification, and industry and community engagement on animal health and
biosecurity.
1. Contribute to nominated animal biosecurity projects by preparing for and attending meetings, and drafting reports and
documents as required.
4. Participate in emergency responses to pests and diseases of livestock, aquatic animals and plants.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science and eligibility for registration in the Northern Territory.
1. Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different environments.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to relate effectively with people
at various levels and situations.
4. Ability to gather and analyse technical data and present findings effectively.
5. Self-motivated with initiative and sound judgement, as well as the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
1. Experience working in a team environment and communicating effectively to customers and stakeholders.
Further information
The successful applicant must have a current driver's licence and be willing and able to travel to regional locations to
undertake physically demanding field operations according to safe work requirements.