Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 1 year
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience
Level B $124,656 - $148,023 per annum plus 17% super
Level C $152,695 - $176,065 per annum plus 17% super
* Inspire future veterinarians, collaborate with leading experts, enhance your clinical and teaching skills.
* Apply now to shape the next generation of veterinarians and advance your career in clinical teaching and practice.
* Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Studies, you will have the opportunity to deliver innovative teaching and provide exceptional clinical service at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Veterinary School. You will contribute to the education of future veterinarians, engage in leadership and service within the academic and broader community, and collaborate with partnering veterinary practices. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your teaching and clinical expertise while making a significant impact on veterinary education.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Deliver Innovative Teaching: Develop and conduct engaging tutorials, lectures, workshops, and clinical teaching for the DVM program.
* Provide Exceptional Clinical Service: Offer high-quality veterinary care, supervise staff, and mentor students and interns.
* Lead and Collaborate: Engage in leadership within the department, foster partnerships, and contribute to curriculum development.
You may be a great fit if:
You will be an experienced veterinarian with a passion for teaching and clinical excellence, possessing strong organisational skills and the ability to mentor students and collaborate with diverse teams.
You also have:
* A Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree registrable in Victoria with at least two years relevant experience as a veterinarian.
* Demonstrated tertiary level teaching experience with the ability to teach innovative programs for learning at all levels, and under a variety of settings including online learning and curriculum course design, as well as academic mentoring to students.
* Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse environments.
* Be adept at managing clinical caseloads and providing mentorship to students and staff.
* Have a commitment to continuous professional development and leadership in veterinary education.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page
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. The school has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems and animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia's premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (VSSAAC), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
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* Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
* The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
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For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close:
2 January 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
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