University Veterinarian & Animal Welfare Lead

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a senior veterinary leader who will oversee animal welfare, ethics and compliance across research and teaching. Reporting to the Executive direction, Research Infrastructure, the role leads policy development, training and governance while ensuring adherence to the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals.

Although veterinary expertise is required, the role is predominantly non-clinical, focusing on review of ethics applications,

Qualifications

• A degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent and registered as a veterinary surgeon in South Australia
• Experience providing expert advice to support ethical animal use in research and teaching
• Experience in animal husbandry and delivering clinical veterinary services to a diverse range of animal species
• Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes and relevant state and national legislation relating to biomedical research
• Experience providing high-level advice and collaborative engagement with senior stakeholders and leaders
• Experience promoting organisational values and compliance with behaviour expectations

Responsibilities

• Lead animal welfare, ethics and compliance across research and teaching
• Oversee health, welfare and ethical use of animals and implement policy
• Provide expert veterinary advice and governance support and training
• Deliver specialist veterinary services and high-level advice to researchers and senior stakeholders
• Promote 3Rs and foster a culture of ethical practice and continuous improvement
• Participate in on-call roster and respond to issues outside standard hours

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Veterinary Science degree

Job description

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a senior veterinary leader who will oversee animal welfare, ethics and compliance across research and teaching. Reporting to the Executive direction, Research Infrastructure, the role leads policy development, training and governance while ensuring adherence to the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals.

Although veterinary expertise is required, the role is predominantly non-clinical, focusing on review of ethics applications,