EOI Veterinary Compliance Officer

Newington, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89934 - 145442

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Temporary Full Time 12-month opportunity
Location: Newington
Professional Officer Grade 1/4 - salary from $89934 $145442 pa super commensurate with qualifications skills and experience
This opportunity is open to DPIRD/LLS staff only

About the Role

As a Veterinary Compliance Officer you will play an important role in upholding and promoting high standards of animal welfare across NSW. Working within the Compliance Investigations Unit youll ensure compliance with key legislation administered by NSW DPIRD including the Animal Research Act and Exhibited Animals Protection Act through compliance monitoring enforcement education and advisory activities.

You will work closely with industry statutory committees and internal compliance teams providing expert veterinary advice to support sound regulatory outcomes. This role suits a confident communicator who can navigate complex and sensitive issues with professionalism objectivity and integrity.

To be successful in this role you must have:

Degree in Veterinary Science
Registration as a veterinary practitioner under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003
Current NSW Drivers License and the ability and willingness to travel within NSW

What youll be doing

In this role you will:

Develop and implement risk-based compliance programs and report on program outcomes
Investigate potential breaches of animal welfare legislation and apply timely evidence-based and proportionate enforcement action
Provide clear compliance guidance education and specialist veterinary advice across livestock biosecurity exhibited animals and animal research
Prepare accurate briefings and reports to support regulatory decision-making
Build constructive stakeholder relationships while navigating complex and sensitive issues and exercising statutory powers responsibly

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:

Luke Herron Manager Compliance Investigation on or

Role

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. Attach a current resume/CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.

EOI Applications Close: Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11:55pm AEDT

If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

What to Expect Next

After applying:

Youllreceive a confirmation email
Wellreview all applications once the ad closes
If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
Further assessments will follow ( skillstest psychometrictest)
Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired.

DiversityEquityand Inclusion

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverseequitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disabilityreligionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident RecruiterFamily Inclusive Employerand Carer Friendly Employer

Required Experience:

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