We have an available position in the Farm Animal department and are looking to recruit an additional team member. We invite applicants with experience as Farm Animal Veterinarians, Registrars, or Lecturers to apply.

About Us

Murdoch University is the only Australian University with an on-site Farm, supported by two other properties in surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on graduating Veterinarians with excellent core competencies, research experience and problem-solving skills. An integral part of the training is development of core clinical competencies and part of this process veterinary science students will undertake training in our hospital and clinical services. Production Animal Medicine is a key discipline with a hospital and ambulatory service. The discipline also contributes to research in production animal medicine and supports a clinical service for The Animal Hospital and externally to the community of Western Australia.

Your New Role!

Veterinarian

As a Farm Animal Veterinarian in the Production Animal Medicine team, you will have the chance to provide high quality veterinary care to animals in the Farm Animal section of The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University (TAHMU), advice to other TAHMU staff on farm animal related matters and be part of the support and training to students, and veterinary nurses in the farm animal section.

Registrar

As a Registrar you will have the chance to provide high quality veterinary services to production animals, including conducting ambulatory visits, herd health visits, and treatment of animals in hospital. Provision of advice about animal management and welfare issues to farmers and other owners of food animal species. In addition you will be involved in provision of clinical teaching in Production Animal Health and Management through the clinical service.

Lecturer (level B) / Senior Lecturer (level C)

As a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the Production Animal Medicine team, you will have the chance to contribute towards and conduct the teaching program in the area. All staff participate in the clinical service, to be able to teach authentically. You will have the opportunity to play a role in scholarship and clinical/professional activities.

A Lecturer Level B is expected to carry out activities to develop scholarly and professional expertise relevant to the profession or discipline. This position contributes to the teaching effort of the school, clinical service.

Please refer to the corresponding Position Description for key responsibilities and selection criteria further details.

Veterinarian
Registrar
Lecturer
Senior Lecturer

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (2 Year) | Full Time equivalent 37.5 hours per week) attracts a negotiable remuneration plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. Visa sponsorship is available.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index 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:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase!
• 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, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. 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.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Henry Annandale, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, henry.annandale@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR103865 as the reference.

Applications Close on 20 June 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

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. 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.