Exciting casual opportunity for a qualified Veterinarian to join the Animal Research Space at Sydney University Casual role starting ASAP HEO7 Step 1 $74.73 per hour 11.5% superannuation About the opportunity The casual Animal Welfare Veterinarian is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of veterinary services, including emergency care to animals in research. They will provide essential veterinary support to animal researchers, animal care staff and the animal ethics committee, ensuring high standards of care and animal welfare. They will also play a key role in educational initiatives, including the creation and deployment of educational resources, and the development of the training and competency framework. The framework will provide researchers with a competency training program and record that supports best practice, is transparent and consistent across the University and will strengthen client relations and increase community awareness. A can-do attitude in supporting the researchers, animal care staff and being a balanced advocate for research animal welfare is essential for this role. The Animal Welfare Veterinarian (Part time - casual) works under the broad supervision and general guidance of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian, as a member of the Animal Welfare Veterinary team in Research Integrity and Ethics Administration (RIEA). They perform tasks independently to deliver against goals. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They are a subject matter expert and provide advice as the first point of contact for their expert area. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide assistance, support, and advice as required for day-to-day operations within the animal research space provide advice to researchers and ethics committee members on Animal Ethics Applications assist the Animal Welfare Veterinarian and the Research Integrity and Ethics Administration (RIEA) team in ensuring compliance of the University with relevant legislation, regulations and contractual requirements promote animal welfare and the responsible use of animals in research and teaching across the university in a competent and professional manner that elicits respect and confidence in the academic community provide veterinary services to research animals, where necessary under the guidance of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian, including preventative care, diagnostics, disease investigation, treatment, and necropsies. Prepare and submit reports to the Animal Ethics Committees as required under the direction and guidance of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian, develop and deliver identified training for researchers, ethics committee members and other relevant staff and students under direction of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian schedule and conduct inspections of research facilities including animal facilities and sites, on and off campus and prepare and provide reports for the Animal Ethics Committees perform any other relevant ad hoc work at the direction of and on behalf of the Animal Welfare Veterinarian, as required About you must possess a veterinary degree to apply must be registered as a veterinarian in NSW (or have the ability to become a registered veterinarian in NSW) knowledge of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, related policies and an understanding of the regulatory environment governing animal research and teaching, or an ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly if appointed experience in veterinary hospital or busy animal practice, providing a range of veterinary services experience providing a range of veterinary services in animal research environment (preferred) ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative member of a team demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritise workload and work independently while under pressure, and to meet strict deadlines with limited direct supervision demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Operations by email to mari.lewissydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Friday 06 December 2024 11:59 PM