CareerPlan

Research Leader - Veterinary Pathobiology

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Principal Veterinary Pathologist providing strategic leadership, specialist veterinary pathology expertise, and capability development for animal health, disease diagnosis, and biosecurity.

Role type

Principal Veterinary Pathologist (Strategic Leadership & Specialist Expertise)

Builds

Veterinary diagnostic services, emergency animal disease preparedness and response capabilities, and animal health surveillance systems.

Domain

Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Biosecurity Sciences

Required skills

Veterinary Science degree, Veterinary registration, Veterinary Pathology postgraduate training, Specialist board certification in Veterinary Pathology, Animal disease diagnosis, Laboratory diagnostic services, Emergency disease response planning, Strategic leadership, Capability development

Preferred skills

PhD or Masters in Veterinary Pathology or related discipline

Responsibilities

Advise Chief Veterinary Officer and Manager on animal health priorities, lead veterinary pathology services, oversee laboratory diagnostic services, develop emergency animal disease response capabilities, provide strategic leadership across the organization

Seniority

Principal, Strategic Leadership & Specialist Expertise