Senior Veterinary Officer in Melbourne

Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in the VEMB Training Team.
• Contribute to training program development and implementation for the Export Meat and Live Animal Sections within our branch.
• Develop, coordinate and support the delivery of training to ensure national consistency across operational staff in the Export Meat and Live Animal Sections.
• Use operational and regulatory experience to identify training needs and conduct training analysis to enhance workforce capability and consistency.
• Review, develop and validate training materials and delivery, ensuring alignment with workplace and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice on induction training programs, mentor new starters and provide ongoing technical capability development for all relevant staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including various internal teams, to enhance training and capability outcomes.
• Support capability development through mentoring, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to the assessment, verification and moderation of skills, knowledge and competency.
• Contribute to governance processes, data analysis and reporting to ensure continuous improvement in training programs.
• Represent the department in relevant forums, conveying complex technical information.
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure training remains current and effective.

Knowledge and experience:

• Understanding of legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes and regulation.
• Understanding of the operational environment in the Export Meat and Live Animal Sections or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated understanding of training and adult learning principles.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring.

Mandatory qualifications:

• Veterinary degree from an Australian university or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in Australia.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the relevant Australian state/territory veterinary board and maintenance of registration whilst employed by the department.

Eligibility and other requirements:

• Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence.
• May be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
• Wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which will include Q-Fever tests and that Q-Fever immunisation will be required where immunity cannot be established.