Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary:
Level C: AUD $152,695 -$176,065 p.a.

Level D: AUD $183,859 - $202,556 p.a.
plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme)

Providing surgical expertise, exceptional clinical education, and impactful research to advance equine health.

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity
Join the University of Melbourne's Equine Centre as a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Equine Surgery. In this pivotal role, you'll assume shared responsibility for the day-to-day assessment and management of equine surgical patients, both in the hospital and through ambulatory services. You'll work closely with the equine team to ensure high-quality patient and client services while contributing to the growth of the clinical caseload. Additionally, you'll play a key role in the education of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, delivering lectures, practicals, and clinical rotations, and supervising student research projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Services: Assess and manage equine surgical in-patients and out-patients, including emergency admissions and after-hours care.

Teaching and Learning: Contribute to the clinical and pre-clinical education of DVM students through lectures, practicals, student assessments, and curriculum development.

Leadership and Service: Provide leadership in equine surgery, fostering excellence in clinical service and education, and engaging with professional activities and outreach.

Research and Scholarship: Engage in research and scholarly activities related to equine surgery and veterinary education.

Strategic Development: Contribute to the strategic development of clinical, teaching, and research outcomes at the Equine Centre.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced equine surgeon with a passion for education and a commitment to delivering exceptional clinical services and shaping the future of equine veterinary surgery.

You should also:

Hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria and postgraduate training or specialist qualifications in Equine Surgery.

Possess strong clinical expertise and experience in equine surgical practice and patient management.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively teach and mentor students.

Exhibit leadership qualities and the ability to contribute to strategic initiatives and capacity building within the team.

Have a proven track record of research or scholarship in equine surgery or veterinary education.

Be committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and community engagement.

Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School

The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community.

The University of Melbourne Equine Centre Werribee provides state of the art care to horses of all shapes and sizes. Cases are referred to us from all over Victoria and interstate to be examined and treated by veterinary specialists.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.