Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer - Epidemiology and Risk
Core
Provide strategic and scientific leadership on animal biosecurity, welfare, and disease prevention to protect Victoria's livestock sector, environment, and community.
Role type
Senior public health veterinary officer (epidemiology)
Builds
State and national animal health surveillance, traceability, and contingency planning systems
Domain
Public health / Veterinary epidemiology / Livestock biosecurity
Required skills
Veterinary Science degree, veterinary epidemiology expertise, public health experience, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, disease surveillance, contingency planning, animal health legislation compliance
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in veterinary epidemiology or public health, experience in laboratory diagnostic methodology
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set standards for surveillance, traceability, disease prevention, and contingency planning; supervise and line-manage staff; build team capability and culture; collaborate with stakeholders on animal health legislation and compliance
Seniority
Senior, line-management