Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Lead Innovation

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Adelaide seeks an exceptional leader to become the next Director of Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital. You will guide a large-scale veterinary teaching hospital at the intersection of education, professional practice, research and community service, driving growth, innovation and high-impact outcomes.

The role requires strategic leadership, a commitment to education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and the broader university community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in senior people leadership roles.
• Ability to build positive workplace cultures and develop people.
• Experience driving business growth, financial sustainability and organisational performance.
• Experience in strategic and business planning, leading innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong governance, budgeting and organisational policy experience.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, people-focused leadership for a high-performing clinical teaching hospital.
• Shape Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital’s strategic direction and growth opportunities.
• Lead education, clinical excellence, innovation and community engagement across university and external partners.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional learning and services.

Skills

Senior leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Financial management

multi-disciplinary team leadership

Communication

Job description

University of Adelaide seeks an exceptional leader to become the next Director of Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital. You will guide a large-scale veterinary teaching hospital at the intersection of education, professional practice, research and community service, driving growth, innovation and high-impact outcomes.

The role requires strategic leadership, a commitment to education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and the broader university community.