Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders.
BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.
Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.
Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets.
Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.
As a Principal Operational Veterinarian, you will: Use skilled veterinary expertise and experience to conduct complex animal disease investigations and surveillance activities.
Provide animal welfare advice including veterinary opinions to support animal welfare investigations.




Proactively facilitate team and organisational capability development through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring of the frontline Veterinary Operations team and colleagues within broader team.
Build and foster effective relationships, networks and partnerships with stakeholders across the state, including the veterinary profession, government, industry and the community.
You may be required to supervise a small team.
There are some qualifications that are essential.
You must possess: An Australian Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or equivalent) or higher in Veterinary Science that is eligible for registration in Queensland.
Registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland It is a mandatory requirement for this role to participate in an on-call roster and out-of-hours work with appropriate remuneration.
The minimum expected commitment for this requirement is five weeks per year.
A current "C" class drivers' licence.
Why work for us Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
Work with passion and purpose Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow Enjoy interesting, diverse work Follow your path wherever it leads Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive Be part of our one, diverse DPI Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.

📌 Principal Operational Veterinarian, Primary Industries (Australia)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Australia