About The Team
The anatomic pathology team at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University (TAHMU) focuses on supporting necropsy and histology teaching, diagnostic, and research services. They also assist with other SVM and TAHMU activities within the necropsy suite or histology lab. Their objectives include providing high-quality teaching, maintaining SVM accreditation, ensuring strict biosecurity measures, producing high-quality research, and offering a top-notch diagnostic service for TAHMU clients, which in turn supports teaching and research.
Your New Role
The key purpose of this role is to safely drive veterinary students to field trips (Perth and southern WA region) in a vehicle from MU this may include a 12-seater minibus.
Your Key responsibilities will include
- Driving lecturer and students to field trips around Perth metro and southern WA areas safely and efficiently.
- Park vehicle in a safe area and drive lecturer and students back to the University upon the end of each field visit.
- Maintain a high level of concentration while driving.
- Complying with government regulations on passenger and goods transport.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers and goods.
- Following the designated route and meeting delivery deadlines.
Please refer to the
Position Description
for further details.
What We Offer You
This casual role attracts a competitive casual rate of $37.05 p/hr - $38.16 p/hr inclusive of 25% casual loading plus 11.5% employer superannuation contributions.
You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Periodic wage increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our
benefits and services page
Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
- Your most recent resume (CV)
Selection Criteria:
- Possession of appropriate driving licence (minimum class: C).
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility and punctuality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated capability and willingness to interact constructively with staff at all levels of an organisation.
- Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills.
- Availability for long distance journeys/overnight stays.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Julie Robinson, Project Officer, quote JR103269 as the reference.
Applications Close on 20th December 2024 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.