Veterinary Officer

Veterinary Officer (Animal Ethics and Welfare)
ApplyLocations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-46304
Research Ethics and Integrity
Full-time, permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $132,647 - $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
Based at our St. Lucia Campus
About This OpportunityAre you a passionate veterinarian with a commitment to advancing ethical and responsible practices in the care and use of animals for research and teaching?
Join the University of Queensland as a Veterinary Officer (Animal Ethics and Welfare), a pivotal leadership role within our Research Ethics and Integrity team.
In this unique position you will provide expert veterinary and technical advice to Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) and the research and teaching community, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation and codes.
Your work will directly support the University's mission to promote innovation and excellence in research and teaching while upholding the 3Rs principles for the scientific use of animals - refinement, replacement and reduction.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide accurate scientific, technical and operational advice to the Animal Ethics Committees (AECs), animal ethics team, and the UQ research and teaching community to ensure animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation, policies and codes.
Create and deliver resources, training programs, and standard operating procedures to promote ethical and responsible animal care and use.
Coordinate and perform regular audits of animal facilities to ensure compliance and welfare standards are being met and oversee approved animal research and teaching activities.
Support the development and implementation of policies and procedural improvements to maintain the University's ethical animal research and teaching practices.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
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As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
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On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About YouAcademic qualifications that meet the requirements for registration as a Veterinarian in Queensland.
Extensive experience in veterinary practice, ideally within a complex regulatory environment.
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge of, the regulatory frameworks related to the scientific use of animals in Australia.
Strong communication skills with expertise in negotiation, influencing, and building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in producing professional reports, briefings and correspondence.
Experience working with or knowledge of Animal Ethics Committees and the care and use of animals in research is desirable.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, a criminal check and mandatory immunisations.
The successful candidate must also hold a valid Driver's Licence as travel between locations, such as Gatton and the Gold Coast is required.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Marc Kamke, Director Research Ethics & Integrity, at .
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section (maximum two pages)
Resume
Other InformationUQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close 26 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-46304).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the first or second week of February 2025.
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