(HEO9) $128,217 - $137,173 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Continuing, full-time position available .
The University Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Officer (UV) will support the University's teaching and research community in their use of animals in the conduct of their work.
The UV will share, with the other UV in the team, the responsibility for educating, training and championing the responsible practice of animal use in teaching and research across the University.
The UV will seek to be involved in the continual improvement of animal welfare across the University.
Acting as the Animal Welfare Officer for the University and associated institutions, the UV has the opportunity to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations relating to animal welfare directly and through oversight.
To be successful you will need: Experience in the provision of expert advice to support researchers and educators in conducting research and learning and teaching activities that include the ethical use of animals.
Knowledge of biomedical research and animal husbandry across a range of species.
Significant experience in the provision of clinical veterinary services to a range of animal species.
A robust understanding of the Australian Code for the Care & Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (8th Edition) and its practical application.
Exceptional written and verbal proficiency in providing high level advice to senior leaders.
Proven ability to apply a consultative and collaborative communication style to the delivery of high-level negotiations and engagement.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace.
The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading.
Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits.
These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs Your division's broader role The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning.
It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/ If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity.
Together, let's make history.
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Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications will close 11:55pm (AEDT) 19 January 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact: Dr Sahra McFetridge University Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Officer | Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) The University of Adelaide E: ****** P: +61 (8) 8313 8172 You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, please try viewing on another device) The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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