Position Details

• Continuing | Part-Time 0.6 FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 9|$127,224 - $136,138 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The University Veterinarian will provide specialist expertise and advice in the management of animal welfare related to research and teaching and will be responsible for overseeing the welfare of animals and liaise with animal facility managers, staff and researchers as required. They will also inspect, monitor and provide veterinary care to all animals held in university facilities.

They will work closely with the - Research Ethics Officer, the University's Animal Ethics Committee and its subcommittees, and RDS, to ensure the use of animals in research and teaching is carried out according to the highest standards of animal welfare and complies with relevant State legislation and national guidelines.

The incumbent will review and develop technical policy and procedure documentation, regarding the care and use of animals in research and teaching.

Some out of hours work may be required to attend to emergency cases.

Research Development and Support 

Research Development and Support (RDS) works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Centres and Institutes, other portfolios, and external stakeholders to proactively support our research. Our teams underpin Flinders’ research evolving from ideas through to impact. RDS is part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides excellence in all facets of research management and promoting Flinders’ research. 

About You

A passion for animal welfare with a demonstrated understanding of the use of animals used in teaching and research, you have experience in laboratory animal science and are familiar with relevant work health and safety systems.

Holding a current registration as a veterinary surgeon with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of SA, you also have a degree in veterinary science recognised in Australia, with extensive relevant experience.

In this role you will also demonstrate:

• An understanding of the South Australian Animal Welfare Act, the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, and the operation of animal ethics committees in a university setting.
• A high level interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage with staff and students across the University, as well as representatives of relevant external sites.

It is a requirement the successful candidate will monitor, inspect and provide veterinary care for a range of species of animals. Training opportunities in handling different animals will be available.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Hendryk Flaegel – Manager, Research Ethics and Compliance

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

25 Feb 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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