SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, GATTON, AUSTRALIA

• School of Veterinary Science
• Professional HEW 10A
• Full-time, 5 year fixed-term position
• Closing date 18th Sept 2022 at 11.00pm AEST
• R-14530

 

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Veterinary Science as Clinical Director of our outstanding Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).

Our Veterinary Teaching Hospital boasts the latest in veterinary medical, surgical diagnostic and treatment options across 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care service. Encompassing the Small Animal hospital (including wildlife and exotics), Equine hospital and Production Animal Service, we treat and care for animals that need emergency or primary care, specialist out-patient services, surgery and medical procedures, diagnostic images or hospitalisation at our world-class Gatton facilities.

As Clinical Director, you will primarily be responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership of the VTH, in collaboration with the School’s leadership team, to set, communicated and implement the hospitals goals, vision and approach.

In addition, general duties include:

• Provide clinical leadership for VTHs through serving as senior veterinarian for regulatory and accreditation purposes
• Work with the VTH and School leadership to manage clinical service workload across professional and academic staff and ensure balance of the need for efficient business practices with priorities related to teaching, research and other service activities.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and ongoing development of the curriculum.

For more information on the duties of the position, please download the Appointment Booklet.

This position is located at The University of Queensland’s picturesque Gatton Campus. Our Gatton Campus combines its Queensland Agricultural College heritage with modern research and teaching facilities in veterinary science and agriculture. Just over an hour’s drive west of Brisbane and five kilometres from the local township, the 1068-hectare Gatton campus offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and world-class facilities.

Take a virtual tour of our Small Animal Hospital here.

 

About You

Alongside a degree in Veterinary Science (or equivalent), registrable in Queensland, we are seeking candidates able to demonstrate:

• Experience in delivery of client-facing veterinary services, preferably including experience in university teaching hospitals.
• Experience in clinical teaching and student-centred clinical learning.
• A collegiate management and leadership style incorporating high-level interpersonal and communication skills and promoting collaboration and achievement.
• Experience in external engagement with the community and with industry and government bodies.
• Veterinary business management and leadership experience and preferably training.

For more information on the selection criteria please download the Appointment Booklet.

 

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, five year-fixed-term position at HEW Level 10A.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, including 17% superannuation. The total FTE package including superannuation is in the range AUD$159,715 - $213,128 plus potential market loadings, subject to negotiation.

The incumbent is entitled to four weeks annual leave, 10 days personal leave and an additional five days carer’s leave.

Employees of The University of Queensland are eligible for a range of perks and benefits, including: recreation leave loading, salary sacrificing options, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.

 

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Professor Nigel Perkins via n.perkins1@uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

 

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter
• Statement addressing the selection criteria (listed under the "About You" section in the attached PD)
• Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.

 

About The Selection Process 

To satisfy prerequisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.

 

Other Information

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.