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
Experience
8-12 years
Certifications
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
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
Location, schedule, and role shape
Work setup
Work conditions
Bandwidth profile
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