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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Research Field

Biological sciences

Medical sciences Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Leading Researcher (R4)

Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline

18 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country

Australia Type of Contract

Permanent Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

- Make a difference in regional animal health through hands-on equine care.
- Teach and inspire the next generation of vets and equine specialists.
- Enjoy life in Wagga Wagga, a welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle.

The role

- Full Time, Continuing

- Level B - AUD$113,841 to AUD$134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Level C - AUD$139,182 to AUD$160,308 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Level D - AUD$167,348 to AUD$184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga, NSW

Additional benefits include:

- Clinical loading and remuneration for on-call responsibilities
- Generous relocation assistance
- Access to Charles Sturt University's extensive staff benefits program

We are seeking an accomplished Equine Surgeon to join our Veterinary Clinical Centre (VCC), one of Australia's leading veterinary teaching hospitals, located in a regional setting.

This role offers a unique blend of specialist clinical practice, teaching, research and leadership. Working alongside experienced equine clinicians, residents and multidisciplinary specialists, you will contribute to a busy referral service while helping develop future veterinary professionals.

Based within our purpose-built Veterinary Clinical Centre, you will have access to advanced diagnostic, surgical, imaging, anaesthetic and monitoring technologies, enabling you to provide outstanding patient care, professional engagement and clinical instruction.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either a teaching-research or teaching-professional work function and will have access to the Universitys generous relocation support assistance.

About you





You will be passionate about advancing equine surgery, committed to excellence in veterinary education, and motivated to contribute to the profession through clinical practice, research and industry engagement.

To be successful you will have:

- A veterinary qualification appropriate to the academic level being applied for.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
- Specialist qualifications in equine surgery, including Board Certification (ACVS or ECVS), Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, eligibility to sit board examinations, or equivalent professional standing.
- Demonstrated excellence in equine clinical practice and referral case management.
- Experience delivering engaging, student-centred teaching to veterinary students.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with clients, referring veterinarians and industry partners.

For Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor appointment, you will additionally bring an established record of academic, clinical and/or professional achievement, leadership capability, and recognised contributions to the advancement of equine surgery nationally and internationally.

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge,



but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health .

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Visit our website to learn about our outstanding range of .

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description for the level you are applying for) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our page or .

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description (s)

- Level B - Position Description -
- Level C- Position Description -
- Level D - Position Description -

or by contacting:

Professor Rafael Labens | Professor in Equine Surgery |

or Professor Marta Hernandez-Jover | Dean of Veterinary Sciences |

Closing Date: 11pm, 18 September 2026

Where to apply Website

Requirements

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Country Australia City Wagga Wagga

Contact City

Wagga Wagga

STATUS: EXPIRED

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📌 Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Equine Surgery (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Charles Sturt University
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