- Part time temporary role (22.8hrs per week for 12 months)
- Located in Mudgee NSW
- Annual salary from $95,482pa to $149,806pa + super (dependent on experience)
- Great work/life balance with access to The Welcome Experience
- Annual AVA and Special Interest Groups membership and annual District Veterinary Conference attendance paid for

Central Tablelands Local Land Services are keen to hear from qualified veterinarians interested in joining the team in the Central Tablelands LLS region. As a District Veterinarian with LLS you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and Biosecurity Officers who undertake in-the-field prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare. At LLS we believe in working together so teamwork is a must, whilst providing exceptional client services. As this position is based both in the office and the field, you’ll need to be comfortable and able to work outside in all conditions when required. You will have good physical fitness to undertake what can be at times strenuous physical work.

Why is this the job for you?

- You have the opportunity to become an expert in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment
- Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged
- We provide a wide variety of services, allowing you to develop your skills in areas including assisting local farmers to improve their on-farm biosecurity and animal health and emergency management.
- You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional and friendly team




- We offer great working conditions (including family-friendly flexible work practices)
- We offer an attractive salary with opportunities for career development and progression

So, if working as a District Veterinarian with Local Land Services sounds ideal, we’d love to hear from you! What you need?

- A degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW
- A current NSW Driver Licence, with the capacity and willingness to travel throughout the region as required
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively, build professional relationships with team members, community members and other external stakeholders.

How To Apply We’re keen to hear from both graduate and experienced veterinarians. Please apply via link Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 @ 11.55pm For more information about working as a District Veterinarian, please contact Jess Cooke, Acting Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare on (phone hidden) or via [email protected].

You can also download the role description.

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About Us: Together, we are DPIRD The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies.

We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

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- Local Land Services
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- Regional Development and Delivery.

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Additional Information A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

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