Internal Vacancies

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Technology

• Prepare future animal health care professionals to serve our communities
• Contribute to research advancements in veterinary technology or veterinary science
• Opportunity to engage with the industry stakeholders

The role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Level B - $107,098 to $126,971 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level C - $130,939 to $150,813 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

We are currently seeking applications from registered veterinarians or graduates in biological/biomedical science, veterinary technology or veterinary nursing, with relevant veterinary clinical experience to undertake teaching and engage in academic research activities.

The successful candidate will focus on delivering teaching excellence in a number of areas including best practice in low stress animal handling, best practice for internal medicine, surgery and anaesthesia, emergency and critical care and support for the veterinary professional in clinical pathology and diagnostic techniques and imaging.

The position will also be required to undertake research, generate publications, and participate in research activities and collaborations where appropriate.

About you 

• A degree in Veterinary Science plus relevant postgraduate or equivalent experience, accreditation and standing, including eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW OR a qualification in biological/biomedical science, veterinary technology or veterinary nursing plus relevant postgraduate or equivalent experience AND a minimum of five (5) years professional experience.
• A record of research or professional activity relevant to the discipline area
• Commitment to delivering high-quality student-centred learning and teaching
• Highly developed communication skills and the ability to build networks and partnerships within the veterinary industries to achieve outcomes
• For level C applicants, demonstrated ability to provide leadership within the discipline related to teaching and/or research or professional activity.

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Discounted goods and services through our corporate partners
• Sporting facilities (pool, tennis courts, fields) and car parking on our campuses
• Support workplace giving to a range of charities or our Staff give program which funds student scholarships.

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About Us

The Faculty of Science and Health delivers flexible, innovative teaching programs which provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to build a career, advance their profession and contribute to their community. We currently have more than 9000 students and over 500 staff dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.

We are a leader in strategic and applied research in a wide array of sciences. We enhance and extend knowledge, train and educate future researchers and provide scientific solutions to current challenges. We achieve this through ethical practice, professional collaborations, industry involvement and a commitment to continual improvement.

We also provide a range of health and other services to our regional communities through our enterprise activities.

The School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences provides more than twenty undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Faculty of Science and Health. This includes Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Equine Science, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science and Veterinary Science. The School has substantial infrastructure of a high standard for training veterinary undergraduates and postgraduates, including access to on-campus veterinary enterprises in Wagga. The School has a strong research profile, including significant numbers of undergraduate honours and higher research degree students. Relevant research strengths include equitation science, animal health, welfare and diseases, epidemiology, biosecurity, toxicology, animal models of human conditions, animal production and sustainable agriculture.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description(s) below

• Position Description - Lecturer in Veterinary Technology
• Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Technology

Dr Esther Callcott | Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Technology | ecallcott@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 4582

For enquiries related to job application portal / general application, please email jobs@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11 pm, 17 September 2024 (4 weeks)

Advertised: 20 Aug 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Sep 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time