Job no: 0058140
Location: Werribee
Role type: Full time or Part time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level B – $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Faculty of Science
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing support for DVM4 workplace integrated learning (clinical rotations) through provision of student inductions, clinical rounds, mentoring students, being a point of contact for students and staff employed by commercial partners in distributed sites, collating and delivering formative and summative feedback to students
• Working closely with clinical teams and individual clinical staff at commercial partners’ distributed sites to ensure a high-quality student experience in a student-focused teaching and learning environment
• Developing and enhancing exciting and innovative subjects and curriculum in collaboration with colleagues, deliverable under a variety of settings taking an integrated multi-disciplinary approach
• Assisting in securing funding for teaching and learning activities and focus on incorporating scholarly outputs from research into teaching, learning and assessment outcomes
• Providing excellent veterinary services to patients and clients, ensuring that clinical services meet the standards of national and international accreditation bodies

About You
The incumbent will be required to hold a veterinary degree with demonstrated experience which enables them to be registered in the State of Victoria as a Veterinary Practitioner. You will have demonstrated tertiary level teaching experience with the ability to teach innovative programs for learning at all levels, and under a variety of settings including online learning and curriculum course design, as well as academic mentoring to students.

Lecturers at the University of Melbourne will have expertise in clinical professional practice and experience in scholarly activities resulting in impactful publications and/or other scholarly outputs.

You will also have:

• An awarded Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent veterinary degree registrable in Victoria with at least two years relevant experience as a veterinarian
• Demonstrated experience in small animal veterinary clinical practice and proven ability to manage a challenging and varied caseload
• Well-developed interpersonal and skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and clients, external stakeholders and an ability to tailor information to different audiences in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake independent clinical teaching, supervision and mentoring to clinical staff, students, trainees and technicians
• While not essential, a post-graduate clinical qualification, or progress towards a post-graduate clinical qualification will be highly regarded

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^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

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 17 JANUARY 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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