EOI Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare (South East LLS)

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

Are you a passionate veterinary professional ready to lead a high-impact team protecting animal health and biosecurity across NSW South East Local Land Services (LLS) is seeking a dynamic Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare to drive critical programs that prevent detect and respond to biosecurity threats and animal diseases of state and national significance.

• Ongoing Full Time
• Located in South East LLS region - We have offices in Bombala Bega Cooma Moruya Braidwood Yass Goulburn Boorowa Moss Vale & Berry.
• LLS District Vet Grade 8 salary up to $149739 to $156088 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading
• Flexible work options are offered

As Team Leader youll lead a team of six District Veterinary Officers conduct disease investigations and deliver strategic programs that support the NSW Biosecurity Strategy. Youll work closely with landholders travel across stunning regional landscapes and be supported by a collaborative vet team and experienced leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Animal Biosecurity & Welfare (ABW) team to deliver regional biosecurity strategies

• Conduct disease investigations across species and provide expert analysis

• Facilitate surveillance and emergency response programs for emerging threats

• Promote best-practice animal welfare and biosecurity compliance

• Engage with communities and stakeholders to build awareness and trust

• Ensure livestock traceability and pest/disease management meet national standards

About You

Youre a confident leader with a veterinary background and a passion for protecting animal health. You thrive in collaborative environments communicate effectively and bring initiative to drive outcomes. Youre ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact across NSW.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Veterinary Science (registrable in NSW) NSW Veterinary Surgeons Board registration

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in primary industries or emergency management

• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel

• Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence and relevant Statement of Attainment

• Ability to be appointed as an Authorised Officer and Stock Inspector

• Willingness to undergo police check health assessment and other pre-employment checks

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Aaron Smith Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services on. You can also view the Role Description - Team Leader Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (District Vet Grade 8)

Please apply via our online portal and submit:

A CV (approx. 4 pages)

A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications close: Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 11:55pm

Additional Information:

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This is an internal EOI be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.