Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and research endeavour, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country, providing students with quality education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. We are a university for all, irrespective of background and social standing with a focus on social equity, self-direction and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative and enterprising university with more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore and Dubai. We are committed to high quality education, innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for development and growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought after by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big challenges through our outstanding translational research and innovative practice.

• Continuous, Full Time
• Classification ACSLC | $144k – $165k including 17% employer superannuation contributions and leave loading
• Negotiable market loading
• Salary Packaging opportunities 

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, and people of CaLD background to apply for this important position.

About Us

The School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University provides Western Australia’s only Veterinary Science course and is responsible for the training and development of graduates within our internationally recognised degree programme.

Small Animal Medicine is a key discipline within this school, and contributes to the teaching of all veterinary students, conducts postgraduate research and specialist clinical training programmes, offers continuing professional development to practitioners within Western Australia and beyond, contributes to research of international standard, and provides a clinical referral service for the Animal Hospital, delivering high quality veterinary care to dogs and cats within the community.

The Role

As a Senior Lecturer, you will make substantial contributions to the small animal medicine service both in an individual and leader capacity. Within the role, you will be responsible for providing an excellent teaching programme; which entails the creation/maintenance of course material and course coordination, including the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials/seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops etc; whilst also consulting, supervising, and providing advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students,

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will aid development of clinical research within the School by securing competitive grants, delivering appropriate research outputs, and supporting resident research requirements; whilst engaging with industry and/or other external stakeholders to develop partnerships and progress the interests of the College and the University. There is flexibility to allow you to develop new and innovative clinical, teaching and research directions, and to place more emphasis on either teaching or research depending on your interests and career goals. Further qualifications in teaching or research are also supported.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

• A clinical specialist qualification (DECVIM-CA, DACVIM or FANZCVS) in small animal medicine or oncology.
• Evidence of excellence in clinical work, and a high level of clinical competence across a range of small animal medicine cases.
• Ability to direct a clinical team within a small animal medicine referral service.
• Teaching experience at an undergraduate and postgraduate level alongside supervisory experience of honours, Masters by Coursework, HDR and postgraduate students or residents in training.
• Track record of success in undertaking clinical research, securing competitive grants, and producing high quality research outputs.
• High level of written and oral English communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team.
• Ability to work under broad direction and exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. VISA sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)