Internal Vacancies

Associate Lecturer / Lecturer Dairy Medicine

• Opportunity to complete a Masters in Veterinary studies (subject to eligibility requirements) whilst pursuing a career in teaching and veterinary clinical practice
• Help deliver high quality student-centred learning opportunities
• Generous relocation assistance provided to relocate to the beautiful Wagga Wagga, NSW or surrounds

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level A - $77,714 to $105,053 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level B - $110,525 to $131,034 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

We are currently seeking for an individual aspiring to pursue a career in Dairy Medicine which provides the opportunity to pursue a Masters in Veterinary Studies (subject to eligibility requirements) with Charles Sturt while teaching into the veterinary undergraduate programs and providing clinical veterinary services in one of the leading dairy organisations - Australian Fresh Milk Holdings (AFMH). 

You will substantially contribute to the teaching needs of the veterinary undergraduate program and other courses delivered by the School, through varied delivery models, whilst undertaking academic administration and contributing to ongoing curriculum development. 

About you

• At least 12 months experience in veterinary cattle practice, with a demonstrated interest in dairy cattle or for appointment at level B, a relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in veterinary cattle practice with demonstrated interest in dairy cattle.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
• Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Cattle) will be looked upon favourably. 
• Ability to deliver high-quality student-centred learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the livestock health and production discipline.

Benefits 

• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• 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

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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) or by contacting:

Professor Bruce Allworth | Professor in Livestock Systems | ballworth@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6933 2608

Level A - Associate Lecturer in Dairy Medicine - Position description

Level B - Lecturer in Dairy Medicine - Position description

Closing Date: 11 pm, 24 November 2024 

Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time