1. Fixed Term (12 months) – Full Time
2. $81k-$89k Including 17% employer superannuation
3. Applicable Shift Penalties
4. Salary Packaging opportunities
5. Ref: JR103151
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, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
About Us
Murdoch University is home to the only Veterinary School in Western Australia, and its prestigious teaching hospital provides the clinical facility that enables students to have the clinical ‘hands-on’ opportunity. It also provides a service to community through its team of top specialists who oversee the care and treatment of all animals referred to the Hospital.
The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University (TAHMU) aims to provide an environment where high professional and clinical standards, based on available scientific evidence, are tempered with genuine care and compassion.
The Role
The key purpose of this role is to provide high quality veterinary nursing care to animals in The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University. Key responsibilities will be in the Equine departments.
What you’ll bring to this role
6. Completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or completion of a relevant Veterinary Nursing Diploma level qualification registrable in Western Australia.
7. Horse handling experience essential.
8. Demonstrated confidence and skill when handling and restraining large and small animals.
9. Ability to work rotational shift work, including nights, weekends and public holidays as required.
10. Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
11. Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.
What you’ll get in return
You will have the opportunity to work with a high performing team of talented veterinary professionals across a broad range of disciplines (surgery, emergency and critical care, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and primary care) who are all dedicated to delivering safe high quality care. As we are within the University setting there is the opportunity for professional development in many areas, not just those within the veterinary profession. At The Animal Hospital we strive to deliver practice that is sustainable to our team, the health and wellbeing of our team is paramount.
You will be joining a talented team of veterinary professionals working at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University. Our “one hospital” ethos means are continually striving for a strong positive culture, demonstrating empathy and understanding for each other, having shared goals, equity and delivering clinical and professional standards determined by the collective. Enjoying our roles is very important to us and we aim for environment where there is humour and inclusiveness.
You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative 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:
12. Competitive remuneration
13. Paid leave entitlements
14. Flexible work arrangements
15. Salary packaging options
16. Employee Assistance Program
17. On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
To Apply
Please apply by submitting the documents below:
18. A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
19. Your most recent resume (CV)
Please view the position description here.
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
Position contact: Mikaela Deetman, Large Animal Supervisor
Closing date: 22nd November 2024 (11:59pm AWST)
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.