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Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our workplace and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.
Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's 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.
Our frontline veterinarians use their knowledge of veterinary science to support and promote an animal biosecurity and welfare system that protects Queensland's economy, environment, lifestyle and human animal health.
A healthy work-life balance for veterinary professionals is promoted with an average 7.25-hour workday.
As a Frontline Senior Operational Veterinarian, you will:
- Use professional veterinary expertise and experience to conduct animal disease investigations and surveillance activities, provide professional advice and analysis based on sound epidemiological knowledge including risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain effective local and regional relationships, networks and partnerships with veterinary professionals, and wider government, industry and community stakeholders.
- Actively facilitate team and organisational capability development through knowledge sharing and coaching of colleagues within the broader team.
- Contribute to the development, execution and monitoring of animal disease activities for prevention, surveillance and incident response.
Why work for us?
- 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.
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.
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Positions are negotiable in Central Queensland - Rockhampton, Mackay, Longreach, Emerald or Biloela.
There are two permanent PO4 opportunities available.
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
- Government Administration
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