Darwin, NT (Larrakia Land)
Salary | $95,000 – $100,000 + 12% super
Veterinary Surgeon Level 4 | Full-time | Two-year fixed-term
Darwin-based | Remote program travel up to 10–15 days/month in peak periods
Commencement | January 2027
Relocation assistance | Up to $5,000 to support your move to Darwin
Ready to take your veterinary career beyond the clinic?
Use the veterinary expertise you’ve built to lead programs with purpose.
Some veterinary careers stay mostly inside the clinic. This one combines hands-on veterinary practice with the planning, leadership and judgement required to deliver complex One Health programs across remote Australia.
AMRRIC is looking for an experienced veterinarian who can move confidently between clinical practice and program management. From our Darwin base, you’ll manage NT/QLD veterinary and education programs end-to-end, then remain active as a clinician when those programs are delivered in remote communities.
This is an opportunity to use your clinical credibility in a broader way: leading programs, supporting people, managing risk and resources, strengthening clinical governance and building trusted relationships with communities and partners.
About AMRRIC
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) is a national not-for-profit organisation based on Larrakia Land in Darwin.
We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve the health and wellbeing of companion animals, people and communities. Guided by a One Health approach, our work includes veterinary programs, education and training, research and advocacy.
You will join a small, committed team where your work directly supports meaningful outcomes across rural and remote Indigenous communities.
About the role
The Regional Program Manager – NT/QLD is responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery and coordination of AMRRIC’s One Health animal management programs across the region.
Based at AMRRIC Head Office in Darwin when not on program delivery, you’ll report to the Head of Operations and work closely with the Senior Head of Regional Programs, veterinary staff, vet nurses, project teams, contractors, volunteers and community stakeholders.
During peak periods, typically March to October, remote program travel may be up to 10–15 days per month.
What you’ll do
You’ll combine program management, clinical leadership and hands-on veterinary delivery. Your responsibilities will include:
- scope, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate veterinary and education programs using AMRRIC’s One Health model;
- manage end-to-end program delivery, including logistics, budgets, grant requirements, data, risk and operational priorities;
- attend remote programs as the principal veterinarian, leading a clinical team undertaking surgical desexing and management of ad hoc surgical and medical cases, delivering parasite control and other preventative health strategies;
- manage compliance with AMRRIC’s clinical governance standards and maintain high standards of animal welfare, clinical practice and program compliance;
- provide people leadership and manage the performance and development of assigned vet nurse staff, while mentoring veterinary staff, volunteers and contractors;
- identify operational risks and improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions;
- build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, partners and other stakeholders;
- prepare and contribute to program data, monitoring, funding acquittals and organisational reporting; and
- represent AMRRIC professionally at community meetings, public forums and conferences where appropriate.
This role could be a great fit if you…
- are an experienced veterinarian ready to combine clinical work with meaningful program leadership;
- enjoy solving complex operational problems and balancing clinical, people, budget and stakeholder priorities;
- want to mentor and support other veterinary professionals while remaining hands-on in the field;
- are comfortable working across different teams, communities and environments and adapting when plans change;
- want your veterinary expertise to contribute to broader animal health, community wellbeing and One Health outcomes; and
- are ready to make Darwin your home base with regular remote travel.
What you’ll bring
You will bring:
- a recognised veterinary qualification and the professional registration required to practise as a veterinarian;
- 3–5 years’ clinical veterinary experience, including demonstrated sole-charge competency in routine surgery, safe field anaesthesia and triage of medical and emergency cases;
- at least 2–3 years’ demonstrated project or program management experience;
- experience managing competing priorities, budgets, data, risk and continuous improvement;
- strong leadership, mentoring, problem-solving and professional judgement;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds;
- sound Microsoft 365 and data-management capability; and
- a genuine commitment to animal health and wellbeing and to culturally responsive work alongside remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Previous experience delivering veterinary services through community programs, shelters or a not-for-profit environment will be well regarded, but remote veterinary experience is not essential.
Essential requirements
You must:
- hold an unrestricted driver’s licence and be able to drive manual vehicles;
- be willing and able to travel and stay in remote communities for program delivery;
- hold, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid Certificate;
- be able to obtain the required National Police Criminal History Check and Working with Children clearances; and
- be able to be based in Darwin for the duration of the appointment.
Why join AMRRIC?
Meaningful work should be supported by meaningful benefits.
This is a genuine career opportunity, with Darwin as your professional and lifestyle base and relocation assistance available to support the move.
At AMRRIC, you will receive:
- five weeks annual leave;
- three days Christmas grace leave;
- 12% superannuation, paid in addition to salary;
- salary packaging of up to $15,899 each year for eligible living expenses;
- additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 each year for eligible meals and entertainment;
- travel allowances and program-related expenses in accordance with AMRRIC policy;
- relocation assistance of up to $5,000 is available for eligible candidates relocating to Darwin, subject to approved conditions;
- five days paid study leave for approved professional development, plus other role-relevant training;
- cultural safety learning and development;
- confidential Employee Assistance Program support; and
- role-relevant remote-work preparation, including 4WD, First Aid and CPR training.
Benefits are subject to eligibility, operational requirements and AMRRIC policies.
How to apply
Email your application to jobs@amrric.org with the subject line: Veterinarian Application.
Please include:
- your current CV; and
- a concise 1–2 page cover letter outlining the program/project management and leadership experience you would bring to the role, and why this broader clinical and program leadership role with AMRRIC interests you.
Please also include one sentence telling us where you heard about the opportunity.
Finalists will be asked to complete a short selection assessment relevant to the role.
Applications close: Monday 12 October 2026, 9:00am ACST
View the Position Description: Veterinarian | Regional Program Manager – NT/QLD – AMRRIC
Questions about the role: Please contact jobs@amrric.org or (08) 8948 1768
Working with us
AMRRIC is privileged to undertake work that values and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
We are committed to reconciliation, inclusive employment practices and supporting employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
