Expression of Interest – Casual Veterinarian

Job No.: 660231

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Casual

Duration: Up to 16-weeks with the possibility of extension

Remuneration: HEW 8, $73.46 per hour (loaded casual rate)

• Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
• Provide support to interesting projects and staff
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team

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The Opportunity

Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) provides excellence in the provision of husbandry and technical support for animals used in a range of animal production and research programs within Monash University.

Reporting to the MARP Veterinary Program Manager, the MARP Veterinarian forms part of a dynamic team accountable for the delivery of a comprehensive program of veterinary care encompassing the animals and activities supported by MARP.

You will use your high-level veterinary expertise to provide advice and develop solutions to emerging challenges in the research animal space, implementing changes where appropriate, to ensure best practice is maintained and animal welfare and research outcomes are optimised. This position may include teaching and training in procedures and techniques for researchers and animal technicians and include activities that inform the development of animal welfare and animal ethics policy and protocols.

We are seeking someone with degree in Veterinary Science, who holds registration, or is registerable, as a Veterinary Surgeon in the state of Victoria. A focus on achieving excellence in animal welfare, the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and a willingness to develop, learn, and apply knowledge in support of continuous improvement in research animal care and use are essential attributes for success in the role.

Experience in animal-based research, particularly in the laboratory animal setting will be highly regarded, however support to develop expertise in the research setting will also be available for the suitable candidate

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.

This role is casual and may vary between 7 – 35 hours per week depending on the successful candidate’s availability and operational requirements.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Applications

If you believe you can fulfil these requirements and would like to submit an expression of interest for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs “.

Enquiries

Narelle Price, MARP Veterinary Program Manager, +61 428 850 517

Closing Date

Thursday 8 February 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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