Animal Welfare Officer

Curtin Business School MBA; Canning; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

On-campus amenities (gym, medical, and

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking an Animal Welfare Officer to champion best-practice animal care across teaching and research. You will provide senior-level advice on ethics, assist with protocol development, and monitor welfare in line with the Australian Code and Curtin Ethics Committee decisions.

You will build relationships with internal teams and external agencies, support continuous improvement, and help promote responsible animal care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary or other relevant qualification, supported by extensive experience in animal welfare, animal ethics, research, teaching, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare legislation, regulatory requirements, ethics governance, and best-practice standards.
• Experience developing practical training, SOPs, and guidance materials that help others understand and apply animal welfare requirements.
• Confident providing clear, practical advice to researchers, teaching staff, committees, and stakeholders with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, planning, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Curtin’s teaching and research activities by ensuring animal care and use meets animal welfare legislation, the Australian Code, and Animal Ethics Committee requirements.
• Provide clear, practical advice to researchers, teaching staff, animal users, the Animal Ethics Committee, and the Research Integrity Office on animal welfare and ethics matters.
• Assist with animal ethics applications, protocol development, Standard Operating Procedures, and pre-application guidance for staff using animals in research or teaching.
• Coordinate and conduct routine inspections of Curtin animal holding facilities to help maintain high standards of animal welfare and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and relevant local, national, and international agencies to stay informed on animal welfare codes, legislation, and expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting strategic advice, maintaining current knowledge of animal welfare requirements, and promoting responsible animal care across the University.

Skills

Excellent communication

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Veterinary qualification or related field

Job description

Reference: 1695530

• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Part-time ongoing role 3 days per week (flexible on days)

About the Role

The Animal Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting ethical, high-quality teaching and research at Curtin by championing best-practice animal care and welfare. Authorised by the University, this position ensures activities are conducted in line with the NHMRC Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes and the decisions of the Curtin Animal Ethics Committee. You will provide senior-level advice and practical support on animal ethics, assist with protocol development, monitor animal welfare across the University, and help build awareness of responsible animal care in a collaborative research environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support Curtin’s teaching and research activities by ensuring animal care and use meets animal welfare legislation, the Australian Code, and Animal Ethics Committee requirements.
• Provide clear, practical advice to researchers, teaching staff, animal users, the Animal Ethics Committee, and the Research Integrity Office on animal welfare and ethics matters.
• Assist with animal ethics applications, protocol development, Standard Operating Procedures, and pre-application guidance for staff using animals in research or teaching.
• Coordinate and conduct routine inspections of Curtin animal holding facilities to help maintain high standards of animal welfare and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and relevant local, national, and international agencies to stay informed on animal welfare codes, legislation, and expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting strategic advice, maintaining current knowledge of animal welfare requirements, and promoting responsible animal care across the University.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a knowledgeable and practical animal welfare professional who can confidently support ethical research and teaching, provide trusted advice, and help strengthen best-practice animal care across Curtin.

• Strong knowledge of animal welfare legislation, regulatory requirements, ethics governance, and best-practice standards.
• Confidence providing clear, practical advice to researchers, teaching staff, committees, and stakeholders with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, planning, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing practical training, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidance materials that help others understand and apply animal welfare requirements.
• A veterinary or other relevant qualification, supported by extensive experience in animal welfare, animal ethics, research, teaching, or a related field.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.

Role Requirements

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. 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 https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Continuous Part-time G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $122,699 - $130,758 pro rata to 0.6 FTE + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close: 8pm (AWST), Sunday, 8 November 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.