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Principal Veterinary Officer
Rockhampton; Brisbane - North; Regional Queensland
QRIC is seeking Principal Veterinary Officers (PO6) to help protect animal welfare and racing integrity across Queensland.
Opportunities are available in Rockhampton and other locations across the state, with both permanent and casual roles on offer.
In this role, you will:
- Provide on-track veterinary oversight of racing animals.
- Deliver expert advice on animal welfare and veterinary matters.
- Support investigations, inquiries and appeals.
- Work alongside QRIC Stewards, Compliance Officers and industry stakeholders.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QRIC702721 |
| Closing date | 15-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent / Casual |
| Contact person | Michelle Leavers |
| Contact details | 07 3078 3116 Access the National Relay Service |
There are currently three roles to be filled within in a Full-time Permanent capacity, Part-time capacity or Casual capacity.
Please make sure you highlight in your application, your interest in the type of role you seek.
Mandatory requirements
- A degree in Veterinary Science from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent academic qualifications that meet the requirements for registration as a veterinarian in Queensland.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. You must notify QRIC if your right to work in Australia ceases.
- A current drivers license to drive in Queensland.
- Completion of a conflict of interest declaration.
- Compliance with QRIC's mandatory gambling restrictions policy, which prohibits gambling on racing events in Australia and internationally, and requires declaration of all gambling account
Other information
- Newly appointed public sector employees must disclose any previous employment as a lobbyist within one month of commencing duty.
- Flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.
- You may be required to travel to regional locations within Queensland.
- A three-month probationary period applies to successful applicants external to the public sector.
- The role may require work on weekends and outside standard business hours where reasonably required.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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