Research Infrastructure Centres – Animal Care Services

• Ongoing, Full-time opportunity
• Salary range: Level 7: $90,862 – $100,814 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

 About the team 

Animal Care Services is responsible for ensuring that all animals used in research and teaching at the University are housed and cared for to standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Animal Care Services supports teaching, biological and biomedical research projects in a range of contained housing environments and research facilities for laboratory animals, large animals and selected native species.

About the opportunity 

As the appointee you will, provide advice and assist to manage the veterinary care of animals within UWA Animal Care Services and Facilities and to the UWA research and teaching community. You will provide leadership and veterinary accountability of research and teaching activities involving animals at UWA, consistent with the WA Animal Welfare Act 2002 and to the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 2013. You will have responsibility to the DVCR to develop and promote best practice veterinary care for laboratory animals and influence research decision making.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in veterinary science or equivalent qualification suitable for registration in Western Australia
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and interact with all Animal Care Services stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Capacity to develop strong working relationships with Animal Care Services staff and researchers
• Demonstrated written and oral skills and ability to assist and train others

About you 

You will enjoy working as part of an effective and harmonious team committed to the care and wellbeing of animals, be enthusiastic and energetic with a willingness to learn new skills and contribute in the ongoing research success of UWA.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Veterinary Officer.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Thursday, 7 April 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.

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