Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Livestock Biosecurity Branch – Biosecurity
and Animal Welfare
Job title Regional Veterinary Officer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 38256 RTF 329968 Closing 23/09/2025
Contact officer Peter Saville on 08 8951 8181 or peter.saville@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329968

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.
7. Participate in biosecurity emergency responses.