Positions Vacant ACEC
Category A; Veterinarian
An Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC) must have membership which will allow it to fulfil its terms of reference. NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC has two members for each category (thus having an alternate member to form a quorum in the case of absence). There are four categories of membership; veterinarian, animal researcher, animal welfare representative and an independent (community) representative.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC is wishing to fill a position for a veterinarian, as a membership term is due to expire. The person must have qualifications in veterinary science and have experience relevant to the activities of fisheries or experience to provide comparable expertise.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC meets four times each year; three meetings are usually held in Sydney and one meeting is held at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute. For each meeting you would be entitled to a sitting fee of $104 (for half day meetings) or $207 (for full day meetings eg. at Port Stephens).
A brief summary of our ACEC can be obtained from Ms Jo Pickles by email at jo.pickles@dpi.nsw.gov.au or telephone on 4916 3901.
Please send your letter of interest addressing the items in the highlighted paragraph above, your qualifications and resume to:
Ms Jo Pickles
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Port Stephens Fisheries Institute
Locked Bag 1
Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315.
Applications close: 31 May 2012
Category C; Animal Welfare
An Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC) must have membership which will allow it to fulfil its terms of reference. NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC has two members for each category (thus having an alternate member to form a quorum in the case of absence). There are four categories of membership; veterinarian, animal researcher, animal welfare representative and an independent (community) representative.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC is wishing to fill a position for an animal welfare representative, as a membership term is due to expire. The person must have a demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals. They must not be employed by or otherwise associated with NSW Department of Primary Industires, and not be involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Active membership of and nomination by an animal welfare organisation will be an advantage.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) ACEC meets four times each year; three meetings are usually held in Sydney and one meeting is held at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute. For each meeting you would be entitled to a sitting fee of $104 (for half day meetings) or $207 (for full day meetings eg. at Port Stephens).
A brief summary of our ACEC can be obtained from Ms Jo Pickles by email at jo.pickles@dpi.nsw.gov.au or telephone on 4916 3901.
Please send your letter of interest addressing the items in the highlighted paragraph above, your qualifications and resume to:
Ms Jo Pickles
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Port Stephens Fisheries Institute
Locked Bag 1
Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315.
Applications close: 31 May 2012
