Position Number: 0065679
Location: Melbourne, Australia (Werribee Campus)
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (permanent) position
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
- Apply now to advance your career in veterinary pathology and make a lasting impact on animal health education
- Provide expert diagnostic services
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As an Associate Lecturer in Anatomic Pathology at the Melbourne Veterinary School, you'll play a vital role in educating veterinary students and providing diagnostic services. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching methods, engage in collaborative research projects, and perform comprehensive post-mortem examinations on a diverse range of animal species. This role offers you the chance to develop your expertise in veterinary pathology while working in a supportive academic environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver Engaging Veterinary Education: Conduct tutorials, practical demonstrations, and contribute to curriculum development in anatomic pathology and related fields.
- Contribute to Research Activities: Collaborate on research projects, present at conferences, and pursue funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
- Provide Expert Diagnostic Services: Perform post-mortem examinations, conduct histological analyses, and prepare comprehensive reports for a variety of animal species.
- Engage in Professional Development: Work towards specialist qualifications and actively participate in continuing education events and quality assurance programs.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a qualified veterinarian with experience in teaching and diagnostic pathology, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment.
You may also:
- Hold a veterinary degree registrable in Victoria.
- Have proven experience in providing effective and innovative teaching to veterinary students.
- Possess demonstrated experience in conducting post-mortem examinations.
- Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrate high-level organisational and time management skills.
- Show interest or experience in scholarly approaches to learning and teaching.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team - Melbourne Veterinary School
https://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/
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The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 6th April 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
0065679 - Associate Lecturer (Veterinary Pathology) - PD.pdf
0065679 - Associate Lecturer (Veterinary Pathology) - Accessible Word Document - PD.doc
