Animal Welfare Officer

Reference no:495724
Work type:Continuing – Full Time, Continuing – Part Time
Location:Wagga Wagga
Categories:Governance, Research, Professional

• Develop your profile within the sector
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Opportunity to use your advocacy skills and love for animals

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time or job share considered
• Level 8 – $102,582 to $116,115 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Tired of working on your feet all day or had enough of being on-call during weekends and evenings? Do you need a change but want to stay within the veterinary industry?

In this exciting and rewarding role, you will provide high quality advice and support, technical expertise and compliance and policy guidance on matters relating to animal care, welfare and usage in teaching and research at Charles Sturt University. You will serve as the University’s primary stakeholder adviser and animal advocate in relation to matters of animal welfare.

The role is to ensure the University meets the standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure the principles of animal ethics are fulfilled and the standards of care and use of animals in teaching and research are continually improved.

Applicants looking to work part time or in a job share arrangement are encouraged to apply.

This role may be suitable for a hybrid working arrangement however due to the nature of the work the majority of the role must be completed from the Wagga Wagga campus. 

To be successful you will have:

• A degree in veterinary science or postgraduate qualifications in animal behaviour and welfare with relevant graduate experience
• Understanding of the regulatory framework and ethics involved in the care and use of animals in teaching and research
• Problem solving skills and ability to use initiative
• Ability to develop and implement written instructional materials or organisational policy
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) (PVC R&I) supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) as a key member of the portfolio leadership team. The PVC R&I has specific responsibility for leading the research strategy implementation, provides leadership and develops strategic initiatives for internal research support schemes, research services and graduate studies. In addition, the PVC R&I is the key liaison with Faculty and industry.

The Research Integrity Unit, within the Office of the PVC R&I, promotes and enables the responsible conduct of research and teaching at Charles Sturt University. The Unit provides advice on all aspects of research ethics and integrity.

Charles Sturt offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description  or by contacting:

Elizabeth Harangozo Manager, Research Integrity Unit eharangozo@csu.edu.au   Ph: (02) 6051 9356

Closing Date: 11 pm, 20 October 2022

Advertised: 29 Sep 2022 09:00 AM – AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2022 11:00 PM – AUS Eastern Daylight Time