Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Livestock Biosecurity Unit
Job title Regional Veterinary Officer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 – $124,173 Location Katherine
Position number 16805 RTF 329962 Closing 23/09/2025
Contact officer Peter Saville on 0401 118 181 or peter.saville@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329962

1. Administer the Northern Territory Livestock Act 2008 and other relevant legislation and undertake legislation compliance
   functions including investigation of alleged breaches.
2. Co-ordinate the delivery of disease investigation, disease surveillance and disease control services.
3. Provide support in the certification for inspection and treatment of livestock for movements.
4. Provide expert technical advice on biosecurity, animal health and welfare to livestock producers, industry professionals
   and the community.
5. Undertake the delivery of community engagement and extension support to livestock producers and the community.
6. Participate in the emergency response to pests and diseases of livestock, plants and aquatic animals.