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QRQueensland Racing Integrity Commission
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission•Government

Principal Veterinary Officer

Location

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

8-12 years

Compensation

A$103.4K - A$156.1K per year

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Principal Veterinary Officer will provide on-track veterinary oversight of racing animals and deliver expert advice on animal welfare and veterinary matters across Queensland. This role supports investigations, inquiries, and appeals, working closely with QRIC Stewards, Compliance Officers, and industry stakeholders to protect racing integrity.

QRIC is seeking Principal Veterinary Officers (PO6) to help protect animal welfare and racing integrity across Queensland.

Opportunities are available in Rockhampton and other locations across the state, with both permanent and casual roles on offer.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide on-track veterinary oversight of racing animals.

  • Deliver expert advice on animal welfare and veterinary matters.

  • Support investigations, inquiries and appeals.

  • Work alongside QRIC Stewards, Compliance Officers and industry stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements

  • A degree in Veterinary Science from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent academic qualifications that meet the requirements for registration as a veterinarian in Queensland.

  • Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia.

  • A current drivers license to drive in Queensland.

  • Completion of a conflict of interest declaration.

  • Compliance with QRIC's mandatory gambling restrictions policy, which prohibits gambling on racing events in Australia and internationally, and requires declaration of all gambling account.

Other information

  • Flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

  • You may be required to travel to regional locations within Queensland.

  • The role may require work on weekends and outside standard business hours where reasonably required.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Veterinary Science • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs
Racing Integrity • 1+ yrs
Investigations • 1+ yrs
Expert Advice • 1+ yrs
Stakeholder Management • 1+ yrs
Compliance • 1+ yrs

Experience

8-12 years

Certifications

Veterinary Science Degree • Required
Veterinarian Registration in Queensland • Required
Queensland Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Administration

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

A$103.4K - A$156.1K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyAUD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalMedium • 6/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionMedium • 7/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Team size

Growing team

Location

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

QRIC is seeking Principal Veterinary Officers (PO6) to help protect animal welfare and racing integrity across Queensland.

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Principal Veterinary Officer

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia • Full Time