Part-Time Animal Welfare Officer — Research & Teaching

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

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.