Job no: 0057914
Location: Werribee
Role type: Full time; Fixed-term (periodic) for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: Level A – $77,171– $104,717 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 - Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences is a leader in agricultural, food and veterinary science education and research in Australia.

The faculty comprises the Melbourne Veterinary School and the School of Agriculture and Food. The faculty operates across three campuses: Parkville, Werribee and Dookie. We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of the lands upon which these campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples and the Yorta Yorta Nation. In addition to education and research, the faculty operates a veterinary hospital at Werribee, a broadacre farm at Dookie, and an equine hospital in Shepparton.

As a faculty within the University of Melbourne, we share the core purpose of benefiting society, and the guiding aspiration to be a world-leading and globally connected Australian university with students at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to improving animal health, sustainable agricultural practice and food security through cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. Our focus on quality teaching spanning agricultural, food, and veterinary sciences, aims to equip tomorrow’s leaders with the skills and knowledge to solve global issues. The faculty aspires to be the destination of choice in Australia and one of the finest in the world in the fields of agriculture, food, animal health and veterinary sciences for students, teachers, researchers, collaborators and investors.

About the Role
The Tutor in Anatomic Pathology will play a substantial role in the provision of diagnostic services and will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in the anatomic pathology division of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.

The Tutor will provide mentoring and teaching in the areas of Anatomic Pathology and cognate fields, which will include the delivery of formal didactic teaching and preparation of teaching materials. The position will actively participate in leadership and service both within and outside the University and broader community and will be an effective member of committees at the School and Faculty levels as appropriate.

The Tutor will have demonstrated experience in teaching and scholarly activities under limited supervision and, under guidance and support from more senior staff, and will be required to seek collaborative opportunities within the Faculty, the wide University and external partners, as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to innovative teaching and learning by conducting tutorials, classes, practical demonstrations, marking and assessment and laboratory-based workshops, which may extend to supporting preparation of lectures, individual consultations and the provision of online resources
• Performing comprehensive post-mortem examinations of a range of domestic, wild and exotic (zoo) animal species
• Leading by example and ensure the values, standards and expectations for appropriate behaviour in the workplace and the best interests of a leading University are upheld as well as the University’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Maintaining a sound knowledge of current University Policy and Procedures, and reliably follow these or provide compliant advice to others

 

About You
You will bring well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and an ability to tailor information to difference audiences in a diverse environment. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality teaching outcomes. You will also show proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a range of tasks, manage time effectively and meet competing deadlines.

You will also have:

• An awarded Veterinary degree registrable in Victoria
• Demonstrated experience and the ability to provide quality and innovative teaching and learning, and to supervise undergraduate, graduate diploma and honours students
• Proven experience and ability to provide effective teaching to students within the discipline
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in veterinary practice
• Demonstrated experience conducting post mortem examinations

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.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

 

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: 3 JANUARY 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

 

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