• UQ Biological Resources (UQBR).

• Part-time (70% FTE), continuing position.

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).

• Based at our St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

Join UQ Biological Resources (UQBR) and play a vital role in supporting world-class animal research within a best-practice ethical framework. Working as part of a collaborative, inclusive and highly skilled veterinary team, you will provide specialist veterinary support across laboratory animal facilities, helping researchers, students and staff achieve outstanding research outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific advancement while building capability through training, mentorship and continuous improvement initiatives. Drawing on UQ’s vision of creating change together, you will work alongside like-minded professionals in an environment that values excellence, integrity, innovation and collaboration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialised animal welfare support, including health assessments, veterinary treatments, euthanasia procedures and necropsies across a range of laboratory animal species.

• Advising and supporting researchers, students and other clients in animal husbandry, surgical techniques, animal ethics and safe research practices.

• Contributing to the development of training programs, standard operating procedures, risk assessments and compliance documentation.

• Working closely with researchers, the Animal Welfare Unit and internal stakeholders to refine protocols, enhance animal care outcomes and support high-quality research.

About You

You will be a motivated and capable veterinary professional who is passionate about animal welfare, research excellence and supporting the development of others.

• Qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with at least four years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, and eligibility for veterinary registration in Queensland.

• Demonstrated hands-on veterinary experience with laboratory animals, including rodent surgery and/or advanced reproductive techniques.

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, surgery and animal care as applied to laboratory animal species.

• Experience working with a diverse range of species, including rodents, rabbits, zebrafish and other aquatic species, sheep, pigs, poultry and wildlife.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships with researchers and colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

• High-level administrative, documentation and record-keeping capabilities.

• Experience delivering training, mentoring or skills development programs will be highly regarded, as will experience with advanced animal monitoring systems and research technologies.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

UQ continues to make significant contributions to animal health and biomedical research. In 2025, UQ researchers identified the first henipavirus discovered in North America, advancing global understanding of diseases that impact both animals and people and reinforcing UQ’s leadership in animal and veterinary research.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cora Lau, [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August at 11.00pm AEST (R-67349).