A leading Melbourne-based university client is seeking a Veterinarian and Senior Animal Welfare Officer for an initial 8-week iassignment
Location: Bundoora West campus, Melbourne (may require work at other campuses)
The Role:
We seek a proactive and skilled University Veterinarian and Senior Animal Welfare Officer to join the Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance team at the Bundoora West University we are working with. This full-time position ensures the highest standard of animal welfare in research and teaching.
Key responsibilities include:
... - Developing and delivering a Program of Veterinary Care (clinical, emergency, preventive medicine).
- Providing expert advice on animal welfare best practice to researchers, staff, and the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).
- Ensuring compliance with the Australian Code, relevant legislation, and University Policy.
- Developing, delivering, and coordinating appropriate training.
Key Selection Criteria
- Relevant Veterinary experience in clinical practice and/or research environments, plus current Victorian Veterinarian Registration.
- Strong commitment to animal welfare, deep knowledge of Codes and legislation, and empathetic understanding of laboratory animal science.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion wisely.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills, and ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
- Ability to proactively identify issues in animal welfare, ethics, and governance and make recommendations for compliance and continuous improvement.
- Experience in coordinating and delivering professional training and education in laboratory animal science and animal welfare.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously, emphasizing professional excellence.
- Demonstrated history of behavior aligned to the Bundoora West University we are working with values.
Qualifications
- A degree in Veterinary Science and registration with or eligibility for the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
- Desirable: A postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., veterinary science, microbiology, molecular biology). Membership in relevant professional associations is encouraged.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience then please attach your updated CV and covering letter in WORD format addressing your experience against the requirements of this assignment.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
