University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba QLD

- Total remuneration range $168,032 to $193,129 pa
- Campus location: Toowoomba
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Are you an experienced academic with a passion for advancing animal science and inspiring the next generation of specialists in the field? Ready to make a difference in the future of animal science?

UniSQ is seeking a skilled and committed Senior Lecturer in Animal Science to join our School of Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies. This is your opportunity to play a key role in supporting the continued growth and sustainability of the Animal Science and Wildlife Science majors within the Bachelor of Science (BSCI) and Bachelor of Environmental Science (BENV) programs. These disciplines are among the most sought-after and high-performing within the School, with growing student demand and strategic importance to UniSQ’s future offerings.

Who you are

You’re an experienced educator and researcher who brings energy, curiosity, and commitment to everything you do. You thrive in a student-focused environment and take pride in inspiring students through your deep knowledge of animal science. You value collaboration and enjoy working across disciplines to create meaningful academic and industry connections.

What you'll do

As a Senior Lecturer (Animal Science), you will:

Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching in Animal Science and Wildlife Science majors that engages students and delivers positive learning outcomes.

- Supervise honours and postgraduate research projects, fostering academic excellence and innovation;
- Conduct impactful research aligned with UniSQ’s strategic priorities, contributing to knowledge advancement and industry collaboration;
- Secure external research funding and participate in interdisciplinary research teams;




- Engage in service activities that enhance the School’s culture and contribute to the profession and community; and
- Actively participate in professional development and leadership initiatives within the School.

What will help you succeed

Together with your relevant Doctoral qualification, you will have:

- Demonstrated expertise in teaching and research within the field of Animal Science;
- A track record of reflective and engaged teaching practices that support student success;
- Experience in collaborative research, including securing funding and publishing high-quality outputs;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues and industry partners;
- A commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional growth; and
- Extensive experience in Veterinary Science would be highly regarded.

For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor John Dearnaley, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School (Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies) +61 or **************@unisq.edu.au.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create prospect through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.





The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

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To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number : 0188_09/26

Term : Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)

Salary : Total remuneration range $168,032 to $193,129 pa (includes salary range of $141,710 to $162,875 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes : Wednesday, 21st of October 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with ourlegal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey, available on our website.

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📌 Senior Lecturer (Animal Science) (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 University of Southern Queensland
📍 Toowoomba Regional