The Scientific & Pest Animals Licensing team regulates standards for animals used for research and teaching and privately owned exotic pest animals. The Project Officer, Licensing is responsible for performing licensing functions under Part 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986; and for providing advice to the decision maker with respect to applications to grant, renew, and vary licenses. The Project Officer, Licensing will lead stakeholder communications to a consistently high standard. This includes exercising good judgement in preparing responses to enquiries received by the team and participating in business improvement project activities.

The Project Officer, Licensing reports into the Manager, Scientific & Pest Animals Licensing. The role is a job-share arrangement and works closely with fellow part-time officer. With an eye for detail and a systematic approach, you will use your excellent communication skills to facilitate compliance and support best practice. The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• High level written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by the production of succinct, concise and clear briefings and documents
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly adapt to emerging priorities and manage competing demands, while being able to focus accurately and consistently on detail, and identify errors and inconsistencies
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to forge productive partnerships with people across different levels, to enable collaboration in implementation, and build trust through consistent actions
• Demonstrated initiative in developing solutions to operational problems, with proven data management and analysis skills, and the ability to deal with different concepts and complexity comfortably
• Proven track record working effectively in a team environment, using initiative and setting high standards of performance, collaboration and information sharing

This is a part time fixed term (0.6 FTE) position available until 30 May 2025. The work location for this position is Attwood with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements. 

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 20 January 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.