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SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS

CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER

Adelaide

CONTRACT

November 28, 2024

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 639446
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Chief Veterinary Officer

Leadership of South Australia’s Biosecurity & Animal Health
Regulatory Influence across Government, Industry & National Networks
Impactful Technical, Strategic & High-Profile Role

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic agency within the Government of South Australia. It is responsible for driving the growth and sustainability of the state’s primary industries and regional areas. These industries are central to South Australia's economy, generating approximately $18.5 billion in revenue and accounting for 51% of the state's merchandise exports. PIRSA operates across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, fishing, forestry, livestock, and aquaculture, ensuring the state’s primary industries and regions remain competitive, productive and sustainable.
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) serves as the State's leading expert and authority on animal health and biosecurity. The role's overarching purpose is to protect South Australia's livestock industries and broader community from biosecurity threats, including pests and diseases, while also ensuring the welfare of animals. The CVO provides strategic and technical leadership, guiding the development and implementation of policies, emergency response programs, and surveillance systems that safeguard agricultural productivity and access to domestic and international markets. A key advisor, the CVO plays a pivotal role in shaping animal health and welfare policy, contributing to state and national forums, and representing South Australia on key national and international biosecurity platforms.
Holding a veterinary qualification, you will be a credible and influential leader, with a proven track record of shaping and implementing animal health policies, leading diverse teams, and fostering collaboration in complex, politically sensitive environments. Experience in managing biosecurity emergencies and understanding national and international biosecurity systems will be highly regarded. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, relevant policy and legislative knowledge, technical leadership, as well as a proven track record of providing expert scientific advice in regard to biosecurity strategies and the development of animal health and welfare standards.
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead South Australia’s efforts in animal biosecurity, enhance industry resilience, and safeguard our State’s agricultural future.
Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

Applications close: 10/01/2025 5:00 PM

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