Senior Professional Officer 2 – Remuneration Package Range $179,451 - $195,425

(including salary $152,751 - $166,487)

Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory – Biosecurity and Animal Welfare

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Lead Northern Australia's premier government veterinary diagnostic laboratory driving biosecurity, animal health and scientific excellence.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) supports the growth, sustainability and biosecurity of the Northern Territory's agriculture and fisheries sectors through scientific research, strong biosecurity practices and animal welfare programs.
Within the department, Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory is Northern Australia's government veterinary diagnostic laboratory and a cornerstone of the Territory's biosecurity capability. The laboratory delivers nationally accredited diagnostic, surveillance, certification and research services that support animal health, emergency disease preparedness and response, and market access for the livestock and aquaculture industries.

Through its specialist expertise and participation in national biosecurity networks, Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory plays a critical role in protecting the Territory's primary industries and strengthening Australia's biosecurity preparedness.

Director Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory

Your primary objective will be to lead Northern Australia's government veterinary diagnostic laboratory, ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic, certification and research services that support animal health, biosecurity, disease surveillance and emergency response activities.

You will provide authoritative veterinary laboratory advice to government and industry, while driving scientific excellence, innovation and accreditation standards that protect the Northern Territory's agriculture and aquaculture industries and support market access outcomes.

Your core responsibilities





Leading the operations and strategic direction of Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory, ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic, certification and research services that support animal health, biosecurity and trade outcomes. You will provide authoritative advice to government and industry stakeholders, represent the Northern Territory on national and international laboratory and biosecurity forums, foster team-oriented research partnerships, and oversee laboratory quality systems, operational performance, procurement and budget management.

The role also plays a key part in strengthening emergency animal disease preparedness and supporting biosecurity responses across the Territory.

Qualifications

To be successful, you will hold a degree in Veterinary Science that is registrable in the Northern Territory, or an equivalent qualification recognised in Australia, together with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant laboratory discipline.
You will bring extensive experience in veterinary diagnostic laboratories, including specialist expertise in veterinary diagnostics, laboratory quality systems and accreditation standards. Your proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage collaborative research programs and build effective partnerships across government, industry and research organisations will be key to your success.

Experience supporting animal health surveillance, biosecurity preparedness and trade certification programs will be highly regarded. Prior exposure to Public Sector Management will also be viewed favourably.

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation.
- 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas.
- Negotiable flexible work arrangements.
- Assistance with relocation costs.
- Opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

Quote vacancy number: 12632

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📌 Director Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory (Darwin)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Darwin