CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong seeks a Team Leader to guide animal welfare and biorisk specialists, ensuring ethical and compliant operations. You will oversee regulatory adherence to the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals, DAFF biosecurity controls, and internal policies.

You will collaborate with researchers, regulators, and internal teams to provide expert advice on study design, ethics applications and audits, contributing to ISO 9001

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Role highlights

• Lead animal welfare and biorisk specialists at CSIRO's ACDP
• Champion animal welfare and ethical research
• Drive compliance and improvement in high-containment research

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact in helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

The opportunity

As the Animal Welfare and Regulatory Compliance Team Leader, you'll lead a team of animal welfare and biorisk specialists supporting ethical, compliant animal and scientific operations at ACDP. You'll oversee compliance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (2013), DAFF biosecurity controls, OGTR guidelines, the SSBA Regulatory Scheme and internal policies.

Working with researchers, regulators and internal ethics, biorisk, quality and infrastructure teams, you'll provide animal welfare oversight and expert advice on research design, experimental proposals and animal ethics applications. You'll coordinate regulatory audits and documentation requests, strengthen collaboration and contribute to ACDP's certified ISO 9001 management system.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Lead animal welfare and biorisk management officers to deliver expert advice and support best-practice animal care and compliant research.
• Oversee compliance and microbiological security requirements for research involving biosecurity goods, genetically modified organisms and security-sensitive biological agents.
• Coordinate transparent external and internal audits across ACDP, ensuring non-compliance is reported appropriately and corrective actions are implemented.
• Support adverse-event investigations, advise on animal welfare interventions and report outcomes and recommended actions to relevant committees and authorities.
• Collaborate with research, facility and quality teams to develop consistent procedures, policies and compliance frameworks across ACDP.
• Partner with the Animal Research Ethics Team to align practices with CSIRO's Animal Welfare Procedure and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
• Provide expert regulatory guidance and contribute to training in technical procedures, animal welfare and animal ethics across CSIRO.
• Contribute to biorisk management leadership, advise on emerging compliance and welfare matters, and foster inclusion, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Location: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC

Salary: AU$135k - AU$158k per annum + 15.4% superannuation

Reference: 104343

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in veterinary science, animal science, bioscience, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in a heavily regulated laboratory or scientific environment.
• Demonstrated experience within a scientific or health institution, with a requirement for experience in system development, implementation, and compliance framework management.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality, compliance, regulatory and environmental processes.
• Proven ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information, interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide clear and consistent advice and support on compliance animal welfare issues and the ethical conduct of research.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated experience working with animals in a laboratory environment or under animal ethics systems that consider welfare.
• Demonstrated understanding of the compliance requirements for work with biosecurity, GM or SSBA materials and animal research ethics principles and state and national requirements.
• Further qualifications or formal training in animal welfare, laboratory animal medicine or compliance management.
• Experience working under a quality management system with demonstrated accomplishments in the delivery of continual improvement and systemic improvements.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

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Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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Role highlights

• Support quality systems at Australia's leading high-containment facility
• Provide practical quality advice, training and systems support across ACDP
• Drive continuous improvement across quality processes and systems

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Join CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong and play an important role in supporting the quality systems that underpin world class scientific research and operations.

As the QA Advisor, you'll join the ACDP Quality Assurance team and provide practical advice and hands on support for the Centre's Integrated Management System (IMS). A key focus will be administering and continually improving ACDP's electronic Integrated Management System, Ideagen Quality Management, along with supporting systems including PipetteX and Vaisala ViewLinc.

Working closely with scientific and operational teams across ACDP, you'll help staff understand and effectively use quality systems, provide training and guidance, maintain controlled documentation and support quality processes. You'll also contribute to ACDP's ongoing accreditation and certification against ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17043, as well as support studies conducted in accordance with OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining quality expertise with systems administration, problem solving and stakeholder engagement. You'll have the chance to influence how quality systems are used across a complex scientific environment while contributing to continuous improvement, compliance and a strong quality culture.

Please note that, due to the nature of the role, you will be required to meet ACDP's microbiological security and any other additional security assessment requirements, as well as be appropriately vaccinated.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Administering and supporting ACDP's electronic Integrated Management System and associated quality systems, including PipetteX and Vaisala ViewLinc.
• Acting as a key point of contact for quality system users, providing practical advice, system support and training to staff across ACDP.
• Supporting the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of ACDP's quality management systems and procedures.
• Managing and maintaining controlled documents and supporting consistent quality processes across the site.
• Providing considered quality and technical advice to scientific and operational teams.
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, accreditation and certification bodies, customers and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting improvement initiatives that enhance standardisation, simplify processes, strengthen compliance and improve operational efficiency.
• Assisting with external audits and assessments conducted by accreditation and certification bodies, regulators, sponsors and customers.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of quality objectives, targets, KPIs and other measures of IMS effectiveness.

Location and office arrangements:Geelong, VIC - Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum (pro rata for part time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Reference: 104303

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant experience in quality management, quality system administration or a similar role.
• A sound understanding of quality management principles and international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17043, and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience working within a quality management framework, including developing procedures and work instructions that support consistent processes and the effective use of electronic quality systems.
• Demonstrated experience administering quality systems, with the ability to configure, maintain and optimise existing and new quality frameworks and systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, together with the ability to quickly learn and confidently use new systems.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with the ability to positively influence and promote a strong quality culture.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences or quality management.
• An understanding of internal and external audit processes.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

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We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong seeks a QA Advisor to provide practical quality system administration and training. You will administer IMS, PipetteX and Vaisala ViewLinc, advise staff, and support accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the lab environment.

You will engage with scientists and operations, maintain documentation, and foster a culture of quality while meeting security and vaccination requirements.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a Research Technician in Canberra to support plant tissue culture and gene editing research within the Plant Trait Innovation team. You will contribute to germplasm improvement and develop methods for crops.

The role involves planning experiments, maintaining cultures, and collaborating across teams while ensuring high standards of safety and data integrity. A relevant bachelor's degree is required.

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

Role highlights

• Combine biology, imaging and AI to tackle real-world biosecurity challenges
• Get hands-on with imaging systems, sensors, programming and prototype development
• Turn ideas into practical pest detection and surveillance solutions

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Join CSIRO's Pest Detection Technologies team and contribute to applied biosecurity research bringing together biology, imaging, sensing technologies and artificial intelligence. You'll work on practical approaches to detecting insect pests and invasive species, including optical and AI-enabled detection technologies and AI-assisted surveillance using drone imagery.

This is a diverse, hands on research role spanning the laboratory, field and data environments. Working with research scientists, technical specialists and collaborators across CSIRO, you'll contribute to experimental design and field trials, maintain insect colonies and prepare biological specimens, operate imaging and sensor systems, collect and curate imagery and data, and use programming and analytical tools to help evaluate emerging pest detection technologies.

You'll have the opportunity to think creatively, troubleshoot problems and contribute to the development of practical prototypes and new research approaches. We're looking for someone who can collaborate effectively across disciplines while also working independently, using initiative and sound judgement to identify issues, develop solutions and know when to draw on the expertise of others. Experience combining imaging or programming with biological, agricultural or environmental research would be particularly valuable.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Under general direction, contributing to research and/or technology through the development of original and adapted experimental methods, equipment or software.
• Undertaking a wide variety of tasks or tasks with a high degree of specialisation.
• Using initiative to seek new approaches to meet experimental or technological needs when encountering new problems where methods are not defined.
• Planning and conducting laboratory, packhouse and field activities supporting optical pest detection and invasive species surveillance, including the preparation of insect specimens and agricultural samples, operation of imaging and sensor equipment, collection of optical and drone imagery, and coordination of field trials.
• Developing and implementing experimental and data management protocols to generate reliable biological, image based and field validation datasets, including sample identification, metadata and ground truth recording, image annotation, dataset curation and quality assurance.
• Analysing data and evaluate pest detection technologies and AI enabled workflows using appropriate statistical, image analysis and geospatial tools, documenting performance, repeatability, errors and limitations under laboratory, field and commercial conditions.

Location and office arrangements: Brisbane (Dutton Park), QLD

Salary: AU$103k - AU$116k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of two years; full time

Reference: 104379

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• A relevant degree in biological, agricultural, environmental, data or imaging science, or a related discipline, together with relevant research or technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience planning and conducting laboratory or field research, including experimental design, data collection, quality assurance, analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organise and maintain high quality image based or sensor based datasets, metadata and experimental records.
• Practical problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve experimental, equipment, fieldwork or data quality issues.
• Experience in data analysis and scientific computing, including the use of R and/or Python for data cleaning, statistical analysis, visualisation, image processing, or similar applications, with the ability and willingness to develop skills in additional analytical tools such as image analysis software and GIS.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to technical reports, presentations and collaborative project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple activities and meet project deadlines.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina O'Brien via email at and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for the Research Projects Officer - AI Enabled Pest Detection and Surveillance in Brisbane. The role combines biology, imaging and AI to tackle real-world biosecurity challenges and involves hands-on work with imaging systems, sensors, programming and prototype development.

You'll contribute to practical pest-detection solutions across laboratory, field and data environments, collaborating with scientists

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Geelong seeks an Animal Studies Operations Leader to guide a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team within a high-containment research environment. The role blends people leadership with hands-on veterinary expertise to deliver high-quality animal care, research support and regulatory compliance.

You will work alongside researchers to shape ethical, scientifically robust animal studies while supporting

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

• Lead animal research capability across ACDP's unique PC2, PC3 and PC4 biocontainment facilities
• Build distinctive experience in a research and high-containment environment unlike conventional veterinary or animal-care practice
• Work with scientists, veterinarians and animal research professionals on nationally significant science

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact-helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

As Head of Biological Studies, you will lead animal research capability across PC2, PC3 and PC4 biocontainment facilities, providing strategic oversight of animal studies, welfare, regulatory compliance and research delivery. Drawing on your expertise in animal research and infectious disease, you will partner with scientists, technical teams and collaborators to enable high-quality research into zoonotic and emergency animal diseases and strengthen the impact of ACDP's research.

Animal research at ACDP takes place within rigorous animal ethics, biosecurity, safety and regulatory frameworks. Depending on the role, you may support animals throughout the research lifecycle, including infectious disease research. Candidates must be comfortable working in an environment where animals may not be able to leave the facility and where humane euthanasia may form part of approved research or biosecurity requirements.

• Lead animal services teams and oversee the safe, ethical and high-quality delivery of animal studies across ACDP's animal facilities.
• Provide expert leadership in animal welfare, veterinary care, husbandry and experimental procedures supporting complex research programs.
• Shape capability and workforce development through consistent competency, training and development frameworks across animal facilities.
• Champion animal ethics, welfare, biorisk and microbiological security, embedding effective risk-based approaches into animal studies.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and quality across facilities to strengthen regulatory compliance and research service delivery.
• Build collaborative partnerships across scientific, animal ethics, biorisk, HSE, quality and facility teams to enable successful animal studies.
• Apply your scientific and technical expertise to solve complex problems, develop new approaches and contribute to publications, reports and scientific communication.
• Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, preferably full-time. Role is predominantly site-based
• Applications are open to Australian Citizens
• Appointment is subject to obtaining or holding an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and providing a national police check. Other security, medical or character requirements may also apply.
• Job Reference Number: 104426

We're looking for people who combine a genuine commitment to animal welfare with strong procedural discipline, sound judgement and accountability. You'll work calmly and constructively across disciplines, follow detailed procedures consistently, speak up when something isn't right and adapt to a highly regulated, sometimes time critical environment.

• A veterinary degree eligible for registration in Australia, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and animal research experience.
• Proven experience leading technical animal teams and delivering high-quality services to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong capability in planning, budgeting and delivering scientific projects involving animals.
• A demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and ethical research, with knowledge of the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
• Experience leading animal research studies involving pathogens, across laboratory and/or livestock animal models.
• A collaborative, hands on approach, with the ability to work across animal handling and husbandry through to complex technical and scientific activities.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We're happy to discuss what adjustments to our process may help you feel safe, respected and able to participate fully. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong seeks a Head of Biological Studies to lead animal research capabilities across PC2, PC3 and PC4 facilities. You will provide strategic oversight of animal studies, welfare, regulatory compliance and program delivery, partnering with scientists and teams to enable high quality research.

Ideal candidates will have a veterinary degree eligible for Australian registration, proven leadership of animal research programs and a strong

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team supporting nationally significant science
• Combine senior leadership with hands-on veterinary and scientific expertise in ACDP's high-containment research environment
• Join ACDP during major investment in modern laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact-helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

The role:

As an Animal Studies Operations Leader, lead the veterinary and animal studies operations at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), where your expertise will help enable nationally significant research into emerging infectious diseases, animal health and biosecurity. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of veterinary and animal welfare professionals, combining people leadership with hands on veterinary and scientific expertise to deliver high-quality animal care, research support, workforce capability and operational excellence. Working alongside researchers and specialist teams, you'll help shape safe, ethical and scientifically robust animal research while contributing to preparedness programs that protect Australia and the region from serious disease threats.

Animal research at ACDP takes place within rigorous animal ethics, biosecurity, safety and regulatory frameworks. Depending on the role, you may support animals throughout the research lifecycle, including infectious disease research. Candidates must be comfortable working in an environment where animals may not be able to leave the facility and where humane euthanasia may form part of approved research or biosecurity requirements.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across ACDP's animal facilities.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership across veterinary services, animal health, welfare and animal studies operations.
• Apply your veterinary and clinical expertise to animal-based research, including health assessments, disease investigations, surgery, diagnostic procedures and emergency veterinary care.
• Partner with researchers to provide veterinary input into study design, animal ethics, husbandry, clinical monitoring and implementation of animal research projects.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, including capability development, technical training and high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate across scientific, veterinary, animal welfare and facility teams to enable safe, ethical and scientifically robust research, including supporting ACDP's after-hours and emergency response requirements.
• Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite. Role is predominantly site-based
• Applications are open to Australian Citizens only.
• Appointment is subject to obtaining or holding an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and providing a national police check. Other security, medical or character requirements may also apply.
• Job Reference Number: 104424

We're looking for people who combine a genuine commitment to animal welfare with strong procedural discipline, sound judgement and accountability. You'll work calmly and constructively across disciplines, follow detailed procedures consistently, speak up when something isn't right and adapt to a highly regulated, sometimes time-critical environment.

• A veterinary degree eligible for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria with a minimum of five years' veterinary experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, developing staff capability and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Demonstrated experience applying veterinary knowledge and professional judgement to support animal health, clinical care, disease investigations, and animal management within veterinary, research, diagnostic, or related environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build productive relationships, prepare technical documentation and reports, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of animal welfare, ethical animal use, and regulatory requirements relevant to the care and use of animals for scientific purposes,
• Willingness to work with zoonotic or exotic disease agents, including within high-containment environments following appropriate training.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We're happy to discuss what adjustments to our process may help you feel safe, respected and able to participate fully. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

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