- Part time (0.6 FTE), permanent | Curtin Bentley Campus
- Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
- Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)

Reference Number: 1693601

About the Role: Curtin University is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to join us as a Facility Veterinary Officer on a part‑time (0.6 FTE), permanent basis. Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring animals used in research and teaching are cared for to the highest standards of veterinary care and regulatory compliance. Working across Curtin’s animal facilities, you will provide veterinary leadership and strategic advice on the use, and care of a diverse range of animals, from laboratory and aquatic species through to avian and native wildlife. The role offers considerable variety and the chance to use your veterinary expertise across a broad research and teaching environment. You will oversee Curtin’s veterinary care program, providing specialist advice on animal health, husbandry, welfare and biosecurity while helping to shape and promote best‑practice animal care across the University. Importantly, you will work alongside researchers undertaking medical and biomedical research, providing veterinary expertise that supports their work to better understand disease and advance medical research. This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the ethical use and care of animals across Curtin, combining animal welfare, veterinary leadership and meaningful research impact in a unique university environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide veterinary leadership and strategic advice on the health, care and welfare of animals used for research and teaching
- Oversee Curtin’s veterinary care program, ensuring compliance with the NHMRC Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
- Lead the diagnosis and treatment of animals within Curtin’s animal facilities, including prescribing treatments and supervising restricted drug use




- Develop and deliver training in animal handling, procedures and care, and assess the competency of staff and researchers working with animals
- Provide specialist veterinary advice to Animal Facility Managers and the Technical Operations Manager on animal health, care and welfare
- Provide pre-AEC application consultation and veterinary advice to researchers and other animal users

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

- A tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science or extensive veterinary experience
- Eligibility for veterinary registration in Western Australia
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with animal stakeholders and University management
- In-depth knowledge of legislation, standards and codes of practice governing the care and use of animals in research and teaching environments
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide specialist advice and lead and influence within your area of expertise
- A strong commitment to the welfare and ethical care of animals used for research and teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in the responsible care and management of animals

Desirable criteria:

- Experience working within an animal facility in a tertiary education or research environment
- Knowledge and/or experience in laboratory animal surgical techniques

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. 22.5 hours per week. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to negotiate their preferred working schedule
3. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
4. Availability to respond to work-related matters outside standard business hours, where required
5. Flexibility to attend animal facilities outside standard business hours, including weekends, where required

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