Division Research Location Melbourne Award Classification Award : Dependent on qualifications.
Classification From: DQ - Dependent on qualifications
Classification To: DQ - Dependent on qualifications Position Summary Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply for positions now open at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – a place where our normal days are extraordinary; as are the people we care for.

Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.

Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

Your role in our future.

The institute veterinarian will work with and support researchers, animal facility managers, animal technicians and the Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee to ensure the excellent animal care standards at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are promoted and maintained.

The position will provide specialist advice and expertise to the Laboratory Research Executive on veterinary matters as they relate to the legislative and statutory requirements for animal welfare within the laboratory animal field.

For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Central City Location
• Training and Development Program

Selection Criteria Essential: A degree in Veterinary Medicine registerable in Victoria
Essential: Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality animal services including the ability to conduct surgical procedures and post-mortems as required, and maintain accurate and detailed records.
Essential: Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and industry standards required for animal care and use in an animal research facility.
Essential: Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
Essential: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
Essential: Highly developed problem solving skills that can be applied to complex issues and processes with the ability to use initiative, apply sound judgement and discretion, and attention to detail.
Desirable: An interest or background in laboratory animal medicine, particularly in relation to rodents and zebrafish
Desirable: A postgraduate research degree

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