Varied and challenging teaching position with opportunities for research
and/or clinical activity
Bring your passion of teaching and contribute to the development of
Veterinary professionals for regional and rural Australia
Great rural location in the picturesque NSW regional city of Wagga Wagga
The Role
Full Time, Continuing
Level B/C – AU$107,098 to AU$150,813 (plus 17% superannuation)
Wagga Wagga
We are currently seeking an experienced veterinarian with excellent clinical
knowledge and skills to contribute to delivering education, research and
industry engagement relevant to ruminant health and production.
As a member of the Ruminant Health and Production team you will contribute to
the teaching of production animal medicine and veterinary clinical skills to
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
In this role you could participate in the development and provision of
clinical and/or consulting services to livestock producers and/or have the
opportunity to engage and develop your research profile.
Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional centre, with great options for families,
sport and entertainment facilities, and other recreational activities. Our
students are selected for their knowledge of, and commitment to, regional
veterinary practice and animal production systems.
To be successful you will have:
A relevant qualification or equivalent experience, accreditation and
standing appropriate for the level being applied for.
Current registration or be eligible for registration in NSW with the
Veterinary Practitioners Board as a practicing veterinarian
Experience in delivering high quality student-centred learning and
teaching, or an aptitude for production animal practice or research, and
an enthusiasm for teaching
Ability to develop and maintain strong professional partnerships, networks
and relationships both locally and internationally
Ability or demonstrated capacity to attract external research funding
(Level C)
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and submit a current resume and a 1 -
2 page "statement of suitability" demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or
experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria when
applying for this position). 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.
About Us
Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to
developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We
make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural
and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and
internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to
create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive
contribution to the world.
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.
Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional
development opportunities and generous financial benefits.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender
Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze
Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating 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 .
Further Information
Additional information is available in the position description(s):
Position Description - Lecturer in Ruminant Health and Production - Level
B
Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Health and Production -
Level C
or by contacting:
Professor Bruce Allworth Professor in Livestock Systems
[email protected] Ph: (02) 6933 2608
Closing Date: 11pm, 23 February 2024