Large Animal Veterinary Technician Lead at Murdoch University

Murdoch University; Perth; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and Indigenous Allowance

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Murdoch University in Australia is seeking a Large Animal Veterinary Technician lead to support clinical services and teaching across Western Australia. The role is farm-based, ambulatory, with some hospital case management and stock/equipment oversight.

The Fixed Term (12 Month) role is available Part time or Full Time (up to 37.5 hours weekly) with a salary of $82,210–$88,445 pro rata plus 17% employer superannuation and potential salary sacrifice options.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing OR Laboratory technician with relevant experience; AND/OR equivalent combination of education.
• Ability to work independently with travel to remote farms and rural locations and a willingness to travel regionally occasionally.
• Experience working with livestock in an agricultural or veterinary setting.
• Confident skills related to large animal handling, restraint, husbandry, and welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vet tech services, such as artificial insemination, sheep scanning, weighing, cattle hoof trimming and animal scoring, under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Support veterinarians with clinical procedures, diagnostics, and treatments on farm.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and supportive care under direct veterinary supervision in accordance with WA veterinary practice board regulations (Veterinary Practice Act 2021 and 2022).
• Support herd/flock health programs.

Skills

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Laboratory technician

Livestock handling

Travel to remote farms

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

The Large Animal Veterinary Technician lead would be a key member of the farm animal veterinary services team at Murdoch University. The role is intended to support delivery of clinical services and teaching on livestock health and welfare at Murdoch University and across Western Australia. This role involves working closely with the vet team, external veterinary practitioners, livestock farmers and students to deliver high-quality veterinary care to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camels, camelids and other production animals. It is largely a farm-based, ambulatory role with some hospital case management and stock/equipment management.

This role provides veterinary support for animals cared for by the Farm Animal Veterinary Services and large animal hospital teams, while leading the technical support in this space.

Your Key responsibilities

• Lead the vet tech services, such as artificial insemination, sheep scanning, weighing, cattle hoof trimming and animal scoring, under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Support veterinarians with clinical procedures, diagnostics, and treatments on farm.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and supportive care under direct veterinary supervision in accordance with WA veterinary practice board regulations (Veterinary Practice Act 2021 and 2022).
• Support herd/flock health programs.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Month) | Part time or Full Time (up to 37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $82,210K – $88,445K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions, with the option to sacrifice 5% of your superannuation into your salary.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

What you’ll bring to the role

• Completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing OR Laboratory technician with relevant experience; AND/OR equivalent combination of education
• Ability to work independently with travel to remote farms and rural locations and a willingness to travel regionally occasionally.
• Experience working with livestock in an agricultural or veterinary setting.
• Confident skills related to large animal handling, restraint, husbandry, and welfare standards.
• Understanding of WA-specific animal health regulations and biosecurity protocols.
• Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders such as farmers.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as fitting seamlessly into a team environment.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role.

Applications Close on 11th September 2026 (11:59pm AWST). The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Large Animal Supervisor Mikaela Deetman, [e-mail] and quote JR105726 as the reference.

Commitment to Diversity

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position. Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability.