At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Animal Health and Welfare Unit to manage animal health projects and ensure livestock welfare.
- Company: DEECA, committed to inclusivity and flexible work arrangements.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work options, a supportive team, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal health while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Animal Science or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
As an Animal Health Officer you will work as a member of the Animal Health and Welfare Unit, to ensure the delivery of major animal health projects that include disease surveillance; livestock legislation and enforcement management; emergency preparedness and response; and traceability and auditing.
Animal Health Officers are required to fulfil surveillance and auditing roles which provide knowledge of the disease and residue status of Victoria’s livestock industries. This information is a key component in maintaining access to markets for Victorian livestock and livestock products, and in mitigating the economic and social effects of disease and residue incidents in Victoria.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the division, involving:
- Management of animal welfare risks
- Disease surveillance
- Domestic and Export certification
- National Livestock Identification System auditing
- Preparedness and response to animal disease outbreaks
- Response to animal welfare issues
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
A tertiary degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management is required for this position. Other related Science Degrees may be considered. Experience liaising and negotiating with government departments, farmers, livestock agents and other industry representatives.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is Leongatha or Ellinbank with hybrid work arrangements available.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.
If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.
Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Animal Health Officer employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
