Veterinarian (Pathology) Classification: PO3

Working within the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory (BSL) you will be involved in animal disease diagnosis, surveillance and research within the Pathology section. BSL is a NATA-accredited laboratory and complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Your activities as a committed team member managing diagnostic cases will contribute to the activities of the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare Program.

Benefits of working for us

• A department that supports diversity and inclusion, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, sexual orientation or disability. • A supportive, ethical and respectful workplace culture where violence and harassment in any form is not tolerated • An employer who values safety and wellbeing and places a high level of importance on our shared responsibilities for consultation about work health and safety • Flexible working options • Rewards and recognition programs • Great superannuation and salary sacrificing options • State-of-the-art facilities

Employment type Temporary full-time up to 30 November 2020

Salary per annum $80,537 - $87,763 p/a

Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory, Health and Food Science Precinct, Primary location 39 Kessels Road, Coopers Plains.

Business group Animal Biosecurity and Welfare, Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory

Closing date 1 July, 2019

Contact for further information Greg Storie – 0409 907 331

Upload a one to two page statement including examples, outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the key capabilities, along with your resume detailing your previous work or voluntary How to apply experience and include two referees who have personally observed you displaying the key capabilities required for this role through smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

What you will do

• Conduct, manage and report laboratory-based disease investigations for surveillance, health and regulatory testing • Provide expert advice on the interpretation, diagnosis and control of complex disease cases based on your disease investigation skills and demonstrated knowledge of veterinary pathology. • Provide advice to clients on sample submission to the laboratory and result interpretation. • Ensure that diagnostic activities are carried out in line with quality requirements according to NATA and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. • Participate in quality assurance programmes including proficiency testing and internal and external review processes to ensure continuous maintenance and improvement of diagnostic standards. • Using expertise to support field, operational and policy work as required. • Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining a high standard of work and providing assistance to other areas of the laboratory at the request of the Laboratory Manager. • Work across the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare program to help manage and build an effective organisation. • Participate in the after-hours on-call roster.

You’ll be good at

While we’re deciding if you’re the right person for the job, you’ll be assessed on the following key capabilities that relate to the above tasks you will do:

• Achieves quality results o Demonstrates personal integrity and commitment through effective planning and diligent management of available resources and work effort to deliver business priorities in accordance with endorsed business processes and standards. • Applies, maintains and builds specialist expertise o Applies specialist techniques and knowledge to their role and takes action to develop and maintain their expertise. • Undertakes data and intelligence analysis / investigations o Secures and uses relevant and sufficient information to enable informed decision-making by, for instance, framing appropriate questions; creating appropriate data queries, developing data models and/or suitable investigation pathways and seeking out additional data sources where necessary. • Communicates clearly and effectively o Communicates clearly and respectfully, adapting their style to the audience while maintaining the integrity of the message and negotiates persuasively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. • Cultivates productive working relationships o Builds the necessary relationships to achieve required and/or agreed operational and strategic outcomes. • Navigates ambiguity and organisational risk o Accurately reads situations and takes well-considered action to harness opportunities and to mitigate risks despite information gaps

You must also have

• A degree in Veterinary Science from a recognised tertiary institution.

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What we do

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) promotes profitable agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries for Queensland. DAF employs over 2000 people in areas including policy development, leading-edge science, biosecurity, fisheries, forestry management, trade and export. Further information is available from the department’s website at daf.qld.gov.au and our social media accounts. Biosecurity Queensland leads the Government's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threatening agricultural prosperity. This is achieved by maintaining access to markets, protecting animal welfare and reducing the risk of contamination from agricultural chemicals. Biosecurity Queensland operates through four (4) operational programs: 1. Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; 2. Invasive Plants and Animals; 3. Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity; and 4. National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Biosecurity Queensland is supported by the following three (3) programs: 1. Business Services; 2. Service Coordination; and 3. Strategy and Legislation.

How to apply

To apply for this role, you will need to submit the following:

• A one to two page pitch or cover letter, describing one or two activities that you’ve been involved with that can prove to us that you possess the key capabilities mentioned above. Your response must be no longer than two pages. • Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have personally observed you displaying the key capabilities required for this role.

Submit your application online

• Applying online through the Smart jobs and careers website, smartjobs.qld.gov.au, is the preferred means to submit an application. To do this, click 'Apply online' on the job ad. You will need to create a Smart Job account before submitting your online application. • By applying online you can track your application through the process, maintain your personal details through registration and withdraw your application if required. • If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing the Smart jobs and careers website please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68). All enquiries relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer on the role description. • If you do not have internet access and are unable to submit your application online please contact customer support on 1300 146 370 (listen to the prompts for ‘recruitment’), between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, to enquire about alternative arrangements.

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Additional information

• A three month probationary period may apply to successful candidates. • Intra-state and interstate travel may be required. • Out of hours and weekend work may be required. • Participation in incident or emergency responses is expected. • The chief executive of a department may request an employee change the location of their employment. • Candidates may be subject to a criminal history or probity check during the selection process. • The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action. • Newly appointed public service employees are obliged to disclose within one month of starting duty, a disclosure of employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years. • Applications may remain current for 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies. • The capability descriptions are based on the DAF Workforce Capability Framework.

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