Role details
Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing; Multiple positions available
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UOM 9: AUD $146,049 to $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super (retirement savings system/pension scheme)
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical assessment, treatment and ongoing care for primary accession equine in-patients and out-patients at the Equine Centre.
* Contribute to veterinary care of horses referred to the Equine Centre in consultation with supervising specialist veterinarians.
* Support ambulatory services by attending horses off site, including emergency and after-hours cases as rostered.
* Supervise, teach and assess veterinary students on clinical rotation, modelling professional behaviour and effective client communication.
* Maintain accurate clinical and regulatory records, ensuring timely communication, correct billing and compliance with University policies.
* Contribute to Equine Centre objectives, team initiatives and promotional activities that enhance caseload, education and community engagement.
Qualifications
* Hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria.
* Bring experience managing hospitalised and ambulatory equine cases, including participation in after-hours and emergency care.
* Demonstrate flexibility for variable working hours, including weekends, on-call duties and travel between sites as required.
* Exhibit strong organisational and record-keeping skills, with ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical environment.
* Engage positively with students, colleagues and clients, contributing to a cooperative, respectful and inclusive team culture.
* Participate in professional and industry engagement that supports collaborative partnerships and growth of the Equine Centre.
Benefits
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
* Health and well-being services, including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Applications close: 14 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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