Overview
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We have an opportunity for a Principal Policy Officer - Animal Health to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
We are seeking a highly skilled and forward_thinking professional to provide strategic animal health leadership within South Australia's Animal Biosecurity program. This role plays a critical part in protecting our state's livestock industries, environment, and community from animal pests and diseases.
As the Principal Policy Officer - Animal Health, you will deliver high_level strategic advice and support to the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Disease Surveillance & Diagnostic Services, and the Chief Veterinary Officer. Your expertise will guide the planning, development, and execution of key Animal Biosecurity programs, sub_programs, and initiatives across both terrestrial and aquatic species.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic animal health leadership within the Animal Biosecurity program.
* Deliver high-level strategic advice and support to senior veterinary leadership.
* Guide planning, development, and execution of key Animal Biosecurity programs, sub-programs, and initiatives across terrestrial and aquatic species.
* Contribute to strengthening domestic and international market access for South Australian animal-based industries.
* Contribute to reducing biosecurity risks to livestock, the environment, and the community.
* Advance PIRSA's broader biosecurity objectives through evidence-based strategy and leadership.
* Manage statewide risks by shaping program outcomes in surveillance and disease management, emergency preparedness and response, traceability systems, and legislative compliance and policy development.
Requirements
* Possession of a current driver's licence and willingness to drive.
* Out of hours work and inter/intrastate travel may be required.
* Australian residency or current works permit is required (evidence of a current work permit).
* You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
* 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
* A degree in Veterinary Science, veterinary public health, epidemiology, or related field.
Special Conditions
* Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
* Opportunity to be ongoing.
* Full-time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.
Application Instructions
* All applications must be submitted online. See attached applicant instructions and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Initiative and Problem solving 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.
* All applications must be submitted online through iworkfor.sa.gov.au (SEEK listings available).
Note
There is ancillary information about the PIRSA mission, South Australia's strategic plan targets, and historical statistics included in the original listing. This refined description retains the core job content and omits extraneous/duplicated content and non-essential material.
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