Casual Veterinarian

Monash University • Contract • 3m ago

The Opportunity

Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) provides excellence in the provision of husbandry and technical support for animals used in a range of animal production and research programs within Monash University.

Reporting to the MARP Veterinary and Scientific Services Manager, the MARP Veterinarian forms part of a dynamic team accountable for the delivery of a comprehensive program of veterinary care encompassing the animals and activities supported by MARP.

You will use your high-level veterinary expertise to provide advice and develop solutions to emerging challenges in the research animal space, implementing changes where appropriate, to ensure best practice is maintained and animal welfare and research outcomes are optimised. In addition to clinical veterinary care for animals, the role may include teaching and training in procedures and techniques for researchers and animal technicians as well contributing to standard operating procedure and policy review and development.

We are seeking someone with degree in Veterinary Science, who holds registration, or is registerable, as a Veterinary Surgeon in the state of Victoria. A focus on achieving excellence in animal welfare, the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and a willingness to develop, learn, and apply knowledge in support of continuous improvement in research animal care and use are essential attributes for success in the role.

Experience in animal-based research, particularly in the laboratory animal setting will be highly regarded, however support to develop expertise in the research setting will also be available for the suitable candidate

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.

This role is casual and may vary between 7 – 35 hours per week depending on the successful candidate’s availability and operational requirements.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Christine Findlay, General Manager, Christine.Findlay@monash.edu

Closing Date: Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Wednesday 8 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST.

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