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.

Veterinary Pathology is a key discipline within the School of Veterinary Medicine, comprising anatomic and clinical pathology sections. Veterinary anatomic pathology is a core subject within the internationally accredited veterinary science degree at Murdoch University. The discipline also contributes to research in pathology and supports a diagnostic service (necropsy and histopathology) for The Animal Hospital and externally to the community of Western Australia. Teaching pathology and related subjects (e.g. histology) extends to other courses within the College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education.

The Role

A Senior Lecturer is expected to have developed a strong clinical professional focus, evidenced by advanced practice status and/or research outputs in quality research publications. This position makes a significant contribution to the teaching effort of the Discipline through the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, program coordination, and supervision of honours and postgraduate students. Academic staff at this level will also be involved in a broad range of administrative and service functions in the College and across the University, and professional activities within the discipline.

• A veterinary degree registrable by the Veterinary Surgeons’ Board of Western Australia, and board certification in veterinary pathology (e.g. Dip ACVP, Dip ECVP, FANZCVS, or equivalent) or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in teaching veterinary pathology at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
•  Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities, work effectively as a team member and play a leadership role in teaching and learning activities.
• Demonstrated success in supervising Honours, postgraduate (e.g. residents) and HDR students
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, past success in working effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, and the ability to take on a leadership role at the School level.

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

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance 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)