Casual Academic - School of Veterinary Science  at University of Queensland

Lockyer Valley Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Husbandry Procedures, Clinical Examination, Anaesthesia Skills, Animal Reproduction, Surgical Procedures, Preclinical Teaching, Radiology

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science As one of the largest veterinary science groups in the Southern Hemisphere, the School’s diverse group of academic and clinical staff contribute to animal science, health and welfare through innovative, practical research, advanced veterinary services and successful industry partnerships. The five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree is globally accredited by three major accrediting bodies in Australia/NZ (AVBC), UK (RCVS) and North America (AVMA). UQ is also a leader both nationally and internationally in the emerging profession of veterinary technology, offering a 3-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree, which combines theory, practical instruction and hands-on experience. With more than $140 million invested in purpose-built teaching and research facilities at UQ’s Gatton campus, students and research staff access an integrated site for animal production, health and welfare teaching and research activities set on 1,000 hectares of rural land. About This Expression of Interest The School of Veterinary Science has casual positions available for tutoring and teaching undergraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students. The practical and teaching skills we are looking for are: Husbandry procedures all species Clinical examination of large animals Clinical examination of small animals Small animal anaesthesia and general anaesthesia skills Animal reproduction and theriogenology Surgical procedures Preclinical teaching in foundational disciplines including anatomy and physiology Radiology Our Ideal Candidate The successful applicants will be veterinarians, or veterinary nurses/technicians. Postgraduate students in the veterinary fields or experienced tutors in preclinical disciplines are also encouraged to apply. You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au. What We Can Offer This is a Casual position. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. Casual Academics at The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science are paid in accordance with The University of Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (Enterprise Agreement). For further information on casual rates, please visit our casual academic salaries page. We invest in the development of our Casual Academics through training sessions, plus a host of other University wide development initiatives. Questions? If you have any questions regarding this expression of interest, please contact Claire Girvin at c.girvin@uq.edu.au Want to Submit an Expression of Interest? Please hit the APPLY button and follow the prompts. All applicants will be asked to nominate their course and/or general subject area preference/s in the application form. In addition, all applicants must upload the following document for an application to be considered: A copy of your current CV/resume Expressions of interest must be submitted by Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST) for consideration for semester 1 in 2026. If you submit an expression of interest after this date, you may be considered for vacancies that arise throughout the year or the year following. If you are a current UQ Employee, unpaid staff member or scholar please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity via our Internal Job Board. To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Workday portal. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted. Applications close: Monday, 19 January 2026 The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be involved in tutoring and teaching undergraduate veterinary science and veterinary technology students. They will utilize their practical and teaching skills in various veterinary disciplines.