- High‑impact veterinary role supporting world‑class research and teaching, with direct influence on animal care standards across UWA.
- Position with professional autonomy, working closely with researchers and technical teams while shaping training, capability, and best‑practice procedures across Animal Care Services.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $116,262 - $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Animal Care Services is responsible for ensuring that all animals used in research and teaching at the University are housed and cared for to standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
Animal Care Services supports teaching, biological and biomedical research projects in a range of contained housing environments and research facilities for laboratory animals, large animals and selected native species.
About the opportunity
- Provide specialist veterinary expertise supporting research and teaching activities involving animals across UWA facilities.
- Lead and oversee procedures requiring anaesthesia, surgery, treatment, and recovery, ensuring best‑practice animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to capability‑building by supporting staff training, stakeholder advice, and collaborative engagement with the wider veterinary community.
About you
- A tertiary qualification in veterinary science or equivalent qualification suitable for registration in Western Australia
- Demonstrated capability in veterinary anaesthesia, diagnosis, treatment, and management of research and teaching animals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise, collaborate, and build effective relationships with researchers and technical staff.
- Skilled in training others and communicating complex veterinary concepts clearly.
- Production animal, anaesthesia, and/or surgical experience preferred but not essential. Requirement to receive work calls after hours to provide emergency veterinary advice.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.
UWA/ACS reserve the right to fill this position prior to application closing date.
Position description: 
ASC Veterinary Officer PD.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Charlotte Burke at Charlotte.Burke@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 20th April 2026.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
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