Veterinary Officer (Animal Ethics and Welfare), The University of Queensland. St Lucia, Brisbane QLD. Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Science and Technology). Other (Education and Training). Full time. $132k - $141k p.a. + 17% super + leave loadings. Research ethics and integrity. Full-time, permanent position. Base salary will be in the range of $132,647 to $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9). Based at our St. Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity: Are you a passionate veterinarian with a commitment to advancing ethical and responsible practices in the care and use of animals for research and teaching? Join the University of Queensland as a Veterinary Officer (Animal Ethics and Welfare), a pivotal leadership role within our Research Ethics and Integrity team.
In this unique position, you will provide expert veterinary and technical advice to Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) and the research and teaching community, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation and codes. Your work will directly support the university's mission to promote innovation and excellence in research and teaching while upholding the 3Rs principles for the scientific use of animals: refinement, replacement, and reduction.
Key responsibilities will include: Provide accurate scientific, technical, and operational advice to the Animal Ethics Committees (AECs), the animal ethics team, and the UQ research and teaching community to ensure animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and codes. Create and deliver resources, training programs, and standard operating procedures to promote ethical and responsible animal care and use. Coordinate and perform regular audits of animal facilities to ensure compliance and welfare standards are being met and oversee approved animal research and teaching activities. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedural improvements to maintain the university's ethical animal research and teaching practices.
About UQ: As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as 26 weeks of paid parental leave or 14 weeks of paid primary caregiver leave. 17% superannuation contributions. 17.5% annual leave loading. Access to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight. Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
UQ Study for Staff: On-campus childcare options. Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day). Salary packaging options.
About You: Academic qualifications that meet the requirements for registration as a veterinarian in Queensland. Extensive experience in veterinary practice, ideally within a complex regulatory environment. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge of, the regulatory frameworks related to the scientific use of animals in Australia. Strong communication skills with expertise in negotiation, influencing, and building relationships with a range of stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in producing professional reports, briefings, and correspondence. Experience working with or knowledge of Animal Ethics Committees and the care and use of animals in research is desirable. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia, a criminal check, and mandatory immunisations. The successful candidate must also hold a valid driver's license as travel between locations, such as Gatton and the Gold Coast, is required.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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Contact Dr Marc Kamke, Director Research Ethics and Integrity, at m.kamke@uq.edu.au Contact talent@uq.edu.au