Key role to support animal welfare in the Research portfolio
Full time, Continuing role
Starting salary of $131,108 Base+ 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Animal Welfare Veterinarian provides specialist veterinaryexpertiseto support the responsible and ethical use of animals in research and teaching across the University. Reporting to the Animal Welfare Veterinary Manager, the positionoperateswitha high levelof professional independence and plays a critical role inmaintaininghigh standardsof animal welfare, researchintegrityand regulatory compliance
The role contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of institutional frameworks governing animal welfare, animalethicsand research governance. Working closely with researchers, Animal Ethics Committees, Laboratory Animal Services and other stakeholders, the Animal Welfare Veterinarianprovidesspecialist advice on animal welfare, ethical research conduct and regulatory obligations while supporting high-quality research and teaching outcomes.
The position also contributes to policy development, compliance assurance, risk management,trainingand stakeholder engagement initiatives, promoting a culture of responsible and ethical animal research across the University.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
support and promote the responsible and ethical use of animals in research and teaching, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies,proceduresand standards
providespecialist veterinary advice on animal welfare, ethics and compliance matters to researchers, Animal EthicsCommitteesand stakeholders
contribute to the development, implementation and review of animal welfare, ethics and research governance policies,proceduresand frameworks
support institutional compliance and assurance activities, including monitoring,reportingandmaintainingdata quality inUniversitysystems
provide guidance, leadership and specialist support to researchers and stakeholders in the application of animal welfare and ethics standards
support animal ethics review, monitoring,inspectionand compliance processes, ensuring adherence to approved protocols and standards
build andmaintaineffective relationships with faculties, Laboratory Animal Services, research units, externalfacilitiesand external stakeholders
engage with internal and external stakeholders through relevant forums,consultationsand sector initiatives to support best practice and sector alignment
contribute to a culture of responsible animal research through evidence-based practice,collaborationand continuous improvement
participate in an on-call roster and provide after-hours support for urgent animal welfare, clinical and compliance matters
undertake other dutiescommensuratewith the classification level as directed by the Animal Welfare Veterinary Manager
About you
You will be an experienced veterinarian with a strong commitment to animal welfare, ethical researchconductand stakeholder engagement. You willdemonstratesound professional judgement and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while building productive relationships across a diverse research community.
You will have:
a veterinary qualification eligible for registration in Australia
demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, animal welfare and the ethical use of animals in research and teaching
demonstrated understanding of legislation, codes of practice,guidelinesand regulatory requirements relevant to animal research
demonstrated understanding of the evolving regulatory environment surrounding animal research, both nationally and internationally
experience working within a complex regulatory, compliance or governance environment
experience developing and delivering training, teaching,coachingor educational programs
demonstrated ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with researchers,collaboratorsand stakeholders at all levels
experience working collaboratively in a team environment
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Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checksrequiredfor the role in terms satisfactory to the UniversityAlso, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violenceyou will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.If you do not meet theseconditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au
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