Leading Officer Licensing

The Animal Use Regulation team regulates standards for animals used for research and teaching and privately owned exotic pest animals as well as other activities involving animals that require animal welfare approvals. The Leading Officer Licensing reports to the Senior Officer Scientific and Animal Licensing.

The Leading Officer Licensing is responsible for case management of pest animal permits issued in accordance with the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, performing licensing functions under Parts 2 and 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 licences. The Leading 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.

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

• Experience in a regulatory environment conducting licencing and auditing is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. 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.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 07 September 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.