• Faculty of Science | School of Veterinary Science

• Full-time permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level B)

• Based at our Gatton Campus

About This Opportunity 

Step into a rewarding academic career at UQ and help shape the future of veterinary science. As a Lecturer in pre-clinical veterinary disciplines, you will inspire and educate the next generation of veterinarians through engaging teaching in infectious diseases (virology), molecular biology, genetics, and livestock breeding—bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.

In this dynamic Teaching and Research role, you’ll join a high-performing, collaborative environment that supports your growth and impact. You will contribute to innovative curriculum design, build your research profile in veterinary science, and mentor the next wave of researchers through HDR and Honours supervision. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both education and research, while advancing your academic career in a globally recognised institution.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching, coordinate courses, and contribute to engaging, contemporary curriculum design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Research: Develop a strong research profile through publications, collaborative projects, and securing competitive funding, contributing to impactful outcomes in the field.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support and mentor Honours and HDR students, while contributing to team development, recruitment, and performance management.

• Citizenship and Service: Build partnerships with industry and stakeholders, contribute to academic service and administration, and uphold UQ values through collaboration and leadership.

This is a Teaching and Research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990. With this history in mind, we’re proud to have made the Queensland Commitment, to break down personal, financial, and geographical barriers facing students to make education opportunities available for all Queenslanders.

These days, our Gatton Campus houses innovative research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. We’ve partnered with government, industry and donors to invest in major research infrastructure, facilities and technologies, including: the largest solar research facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the state of the art Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct, and over 1000 hectares of farms.

Additional benefits of joining UQ, as well the Gatton campus specifically, include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process and access to exclusive internal-only vacancies

• Access to greater research funding opportunities, including grant writing support and post-fellowship contracts via our UQ Amplify initiative

• Recognition of prior service with other Australian universities

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

• On campus childcare, medical clinic, post office, and community garden

• Free parking and intercampus bus

About You  

• Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in Queensland and a postgraduate research degree (PhD or MPhil) in veterinary sciences or a related discipline.

• Growing profile in teaching and research within the discipline, with evidence of:

  • High-quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels across diverse settings

  • Course coordination and curriculum development

• Developing track record of publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, and successful acquisition and management of external research funding.

• Experience supervising Honours and HDR students to successful completion.

• Contribution to meaningful internal service roles and engagement in external professional activities.

• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

• Professional profile that complements or enhances existing expertise within the School and broader University.

• Educational qualifications such as graduate certificates, diplomas, or fellowships are desirable.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations. 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.

About The Selection Process 

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and mock lecture to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview.

Research seminars and lecture topics will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.  

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Malcolm Jones at [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.
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close April 19th 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62465).