Veterinary And Scientific Services Manager

Monash University.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Melbourne seeks a Veterinary Services Leader to oversee veterinary care and animal skills training at their research platform. This role demands postgraduate qualifications and registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Victoria. The position promotes excellence in animal welfare and compliance and fosters collaboration between veterinary teams and researchers. This opportunity is open to international candidates, offering visa sponsorship and relocation support.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in veterinary care and animal welfare.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Victoria.
• Deep knowledge of compliance and scientific services.

Responsibilities

• Lead veterinary care and research animal training at MARP.
• Drive excellence in animal welfare and compliance.
• Build collaborations between teams and external partners.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Research animal management

Animal welfare expertise

Regulatory compliance

Innovation in veterinary services

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

Lead a dynamic program of veterinary care, research animal skills training and scientific services at the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP). At the centre of a skilled and committed veterinary team, this position drives excellence in animal welfare and research support. It ensures the highest standards of quality and compliance, while building powerful collaborations between the animal services team, researchers and external partners. We welcome applications from across the globe and offer visa sponsorship and relocation support to ensure a seamless move. International candidates canclick herefor additional information.

This role shapes the future of MARP’s veterinary care, scientific services and training programs, creating a workforce that is highly skilled, motivated and committed to best practice. It combines expert technical advice with innovation, adopting new technologies and using data-driven insights to elevate animal welfare and service quality. By strengthening capability and innovation, this role helps deliver biomedical research that makes a real difference on a global scale.

Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and expertise, form the foundation for success in this role. Registration or eligibility for registration as a Veterinary Surgeon in Victoria is essential, along with deep knowledge of research animal management, animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

This is the opportunity to lead veterinary and scientific services that directly shape exceptional animal welfare and research outcomes. Join MARP in advancing a mission that combines technical excellence, innovation and collaboration at the highest level.

About Monash University

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Addressing the key selection criteria is optional, however please ensure your cover letter highlights your key offerings to this position.