Senior (Veterinary) Officer - Disease Surveillance

Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) • Full-time • Australia • USD $ 101.29k / year • 3m ago

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 687128
Location: 5065 - GLENSIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior (Veterinary) Officer – Disease Surveillance to be part of our Biosecurity Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Senior (Veterinary) Officer role within the Disease Surveillance Program leads, develops, manages and delivers program policies and projects. PIRSA’s Animal Biosecurity 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 other 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; develop programmes for data collection to allow monitoring of animal health status and proof of disease freedom; and to maintain capacity for emergency animal disease management.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including increasing productivity of our livestock industries and agribusinesses, securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources and maintaining market access by working with livestock industries to respond to evolving requirements of domestic and global markets and consumers. The role contributes to the management of the risks to South Australia posed by animal pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and misuse of rural chemicals.

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.
Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
Ongoing opportunity.
Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

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 (responsibility of applicant to provide 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

Essential: Degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of SA or Degree in Animal Science or Agricultural Science.
Desirable: Post graduate qualification in veterinary public health, epidemiology or related field.

Remuneration

PO3 - $101,285 min - $107,078 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Lynley Johnson
Acting Manager, Disease Surveillance
Phone: 0467799113
Email: lynley.johnson@sa.gov.au

Website: Home - Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia - PIRSA

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, Leading and Motivating Others and Planning and Organising (Work Management) 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.

Applications close: 15/08/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:

Application Guidelines.pdf
Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

- Role Description - PO3 Senior (Veterinary) Officer - Disease Surveillance#3.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.