1. Fixed Term, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
2. Classification ACLEB $101,576 - $120,322 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions ACSLC | $124,066 – $142,809 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
3. Negotiable market loading
4. Salary Packaging opportunities
5. Ref: JR100913
6. Location: Murdoch, Western Australia
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
About Us
The School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University provides Western Australia’s only Veterinary Science course and is responsible for the training and development of graduates within our internationally recognised degree programme.
Small Animal Medicine is a key discipline within this school, and contributes to the teaching of all veterinary students, conducts postgraduate research and specialist clinical training programmes, offers continuing professional development to practitioners within Western Australia and beyond, contributes to research of international standard, and provides a clinical referral service for the Animal Hospital, delivering high quality veterinary care to dogs and cats within the community.
The Role
A Lecturer / Senior Lecturer within the Clinical or Professional Practice Scholar (CPPS) track is expected to undertake clinical work within the Animal Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Murdoch University runs an ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine) residency training programme; therefore, participation in resident training is also essential. Teaching, through preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, and other teaching activities, is also required. There is flexibility to allow you to develop new and innovative clinical, teaching and research directions, and to place more emphasis on either teaching or research depending on your interests and career goals. Further qualifications in teaching or research are supported.
What you’ll bring to this role
7. A clinical specialist qualification (DECVIM-CA, DACVIM or FANZCVS) (Level C) or eligibility to take specialist qualifications (Level B) in small animal medicine.
8. Evidence of excellence in clinical work, and a high level of clinical competence across a range of small animal medicine cases.
9. Ability to direct a clinical team within a small animal medicine referral service.
10. Teaching experience at an undergraduate and postgraduate level alongside supervisory experience of honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students or residents in training.
11. Evidence of completion of clinical research, securing competitive grants, or producing high quality research outputs.
12. High level of written and oral English communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team.
13. Ability to work under broad direction and exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. VISA sponsorship will be considered.
What you’ll get in return
You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.
Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:
14. Opportunity to make significant contributions to clinical work, teaching and research within the small animal medicine team
15. Flexibility within the team to ensure development of individual clinical, research and teaching interests
16. Opportunity to work with a range of specialists from multiple disciplines in a collaborative and well-equipped hospital environment
17. Competitive remuneration
18. Employee Assistance Program
19. On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
To Apply
Please apply by submitting the documents below:
20. A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
21. Your most recent resume (CV)
Please view the position description for Lecturer here and Senior Lecturer here
Please view video here for further information on The Animal Hospital
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Position contact:
Robert Shiel, Head of Small Animal Medicine: robert.shiel@murdoch.edu.au
Henry Annandale, Dean of Veterinary Medicine: henry.annandale@murdoch.edu.au
Closing date: 31 July 2024 (11:59pm AWST)
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.