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Animal Health Australia (AHA) is the trusted and independent national animal health body in Australia, bringing together government and industry to deliver animal biosecurity. As a member organisation, and in collaboration with our members, we scan the horizon for threats and opportunities, advocate for, and drive solutions and take a whole of sector approach to ensure the longterm success of Australias animal health and biosecurity system. ABOUT THE ROLE AHA has a fulltime employment opportunity for a technical leader to join our team as the Head of AUSVETPLAN. Reporting to the General Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Surveillance, this position leads the nationallyagreed approach for responding to emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents in Australia via the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN). Primary responsibilities of the role include: leading and managing the AUSVETPLAN program overseeing multiple projects and work streams to ensure the successful delivery of the program in relation to scope, budget, timeline and alignment to AHA developing and maintaining project plans, approvals, implementation and communications relating to AUSVETPLAN applying scientific and technical knowledge to animal health and biosecurity industry issues, actively working towards national solutions chairing AUSVETPLAN meetings and playing a lead role in industry events and agenda preparation contributing to AHAs EAD response activities should an EAD response be enacted applying project management methodology, process, monitoring, evaluation, and best practice to support the AUSVETPLAN program. BENEFITS AND PERKS Hybrid work on offer. Flexible working arrangements. Great office culture. Total remuneration for this position is from $155k (including super) and will be commensurate with the successful candidates level of experience. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Science and current Australian Veterinary registration. Extensive knowledge of Australias animal biosecurity emergency preparedness and response arrangements. Extensive knowledge of and experience in Australias animal health and biosecurity systems, including policy and regulatory frameworks. Demonstrated experience in project / program management. Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Sound time management and organisational skills whilst managing competing priorities. Ability to distil complex scientific information into plain English suitable for nontechnical audiences. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and networks with members and key stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Teams, contemporary Microsoft Office software applications, internet communication tools and database management. Advanced level technical skills in animal health, welfare and biosecurity Project management qualifications and/or experience. APPLICATION Please submit both a cover letter (2 page maximum) and CV demonstrating how you meet the Head of AUSVETPLAN essential skills (and any desirable skills) to [email protected] with the subject line Head of AUSVETPLAN or clicking on Apply now by close of business 3 April 2026. For information regarding the role please contact Mark Cozens, AHA General Manager Emergency Preparedness and Surveillance, at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr