Description:
We are looking for a Principal Veterinarian (Pathology) to join our high performing team in Animal Biosecurity and Welfare. You will play a pivotal role in animal disease diagnostics, biosecurity preparedness, and laboratory leadership. This senior position oversees complex disease investigations and provides expert pathology insights across both terrestrial and aquatic animal species. Your work supports national and state-wide surveillance programs for priority animal diseases.
Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.
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 Principal Veterinarian (Pathology), you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality veterinary diagnostic and surveillance services. This position requires advanced expertise in veterinary pathology, strong team leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders. Your work will contribute to animal health, biosecurity, and market access outcomes at both state and national levels.
This includes:
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills in veterinary pathology to support the effective delivery of veterinary diagnostic services.
• Lead a team of veterinary pathologists and support staff to deliver advanced diagnostic and surveillance testing.
• Foster strong working relationships with external stakeholders at the national, state and local level to enhance engagement and collaboration.
It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/646466/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025