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Senior Veterinarian


Animal Biosecurity Science; Animal Biosecurity and Welfare; Biosecurity Queensland; Wacol

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

We are looking for a Senior Veterinarian to join our team at the Tick Fever Centre to:
1. Perform veterinary medical & surgical procedures and provide expert advice on animal welfare.
2. Perform inoculation & blood collection activities for vaccine production.
3. Support field investigations, animal trials, & perform diagnostic testing while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
4. Provide expert advice to stakeholders on vaccine use & tick fever disease management through advisory calls.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification PO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/685654/26
Closing date 15-May-2026
Job duration
Contact person Ahmed Elbehairy
Contact details M: 0459 872 101
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Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

As our Snr Veterinarian, you will use your knowledge of tick fever disease and veterinary science to support and promote an animal biosecurity and welfare system that protects Queensland's economy, environment, lifestyle and human and animal health.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you can independently:

  • Perform medical , surgical , operational activities to ensure vaccine manufacture and distribution service delivery is met
  • Apply knowledge of tick fever disease to provide advice to internal & external stakeholders
  • Adhere to compliance with animal ethics, quality standards and Workplace Health Safety
  • Effectively manage and supervise technical staff and fosters a high performing team environment.

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

  • Work with passion and purpose
  • Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
  • Enjoy interesting, diverse work
  • Follow your path wherever it leads
  • Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
  • Be part of our one, diverse DPI

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/685654/26
Closing Date: Friday, 15 May 2026

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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