Job no: 0063128 

Location: Werribee Campus / Melbourne 

Role type: Full-time; Continuing (tenure track) 

Faculty: Faculty of Science 

Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School 

Salary: Level of appointment is subject to qualification and experience 

Level B $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super  
Level C $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Deliver veterinary clinical and farm consultancy services, research, and education under the Mackinnon Project. 
• Be part of a leading team in livestock health and production with diverse research and teaching opportunities. 
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families! 

About the Role

You will join a multi-disciplinary team within the Mackinnon Project, providing veterinary clinical and farm consultancy services in the Production Animals area.  

The Mackinnon Project within the Melbourne Veterinary School is a leader in sheep and beef cattle health, livestock production and farm management, offering a unique range of consulting services to livestock producers and agribusiness including farm systems management animal health, livestock production and reproduction, pasture management and production, genetic improvement, farm economics and benchmarking, flock and herd clinical health services, contract research to agribusiness and government agencies and on-farm applied research directly relating to farm management and production, and post graduate training programs.  

https://science.unimelb.edu.au/mackinnon-project 

The position is based at the University’s Werribee campus but will be expected to travel to undertake farm visits, as well as attend other University sites from time to time. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Participate in consulting and clinical services provided by the Mackinnon Group and Production Animals services. 
• Provide excellent service to patients and clients, ensuring that clinical services meet the standards of national and international accreditation bodies. 
• Conduct research and deliver against research objectives to meet project milestones and reporting schedule as well as fully immerse in the research culture of the Faculty. 
• Prepare funding applications for group learning, consultancy and research projects, including proposals for corporate clients. 

Who We Are Looking For

Your interests and passion will drive leadership in livestock and farm management consultancy, farmer training programs, research, and postgraduate training programs in Australia and internationally. 

You will also have: 

• An awarded Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Victorian Veterinary Board. 
• Relevant experience in clinical veterinary practice including experience with ruminant livestock. 
• Proven knowledge of and experience in the Australian sheep and beef cattle industries, including management systems and pasture production. 
• A demonstrated record or willingness to provide consultancy and advisory services to farmers, agribusiness and government clients and demonstrated investigative and problem-solving skills. 
• Actively participate in the School’s DVM and other teaching programs, including the preparation and delivery of lectures, practical classes, and workshops. 
• Actively contribute to the development and review of curriculum, and develop high-quality, innovative subject material. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

Your New Team - Melbourne Veterinary School

https://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/

The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s #1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare, provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community. 

Greencross Veterinary Hospital at the University of Melbourne 

https://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/engage/clinical-services/veterinary-care-at-werribee 

In January 2023, Greencross Pet Wellness Company opened the Greencross Veterinary Hospital at our Werribee campus, providing 24-hour specialist and emergency care for patients, along with clinical rotations for our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. 

Faculty of Science

https://science.unimelb.edu.au

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food, Forest & Ecosystems Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria. 

Please ensure your responses to the key selection criteria are in line with the highest academic level of your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 16 Aug 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time