• UQ VETS
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until July 2025
• Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
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About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Leader to take on the role of Production Animal Nurse Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team, manage the day-to-day operations of our production animal services, and contribute to the overall success of our service.

This position is to provide high level support and assistance the large team of veterinary staff, including:

• Assisting Clinical Academics in the undergraduate teaching of veterinary.
• Assisting veterinary technology students in a clinical environment through the coordination of day-to-day activities.
• Mentoring and supervising Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) staff. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the production animal division, including the coordination of veterinary services, client relations, and staff management.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the production animal services.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in production animal care.
• Assist UQ management and leadership to manage the financial performance of the production animal division.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and support staff.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional development among staff and students

This is a full-time, continuing position. As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts.

Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 6AM. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.

About UQ VETS

A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.

Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.

In particular, the UQ VETS Production Animal Service provides emergency and routine veterinary care for production and hobby farm animals. We care for herds and flocks, show animals and hobby farm companion animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and alpacas. 

As part of the largest university in the state, you’ll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden

About You  

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) and/or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent. 
• A postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Nursing or relevant specialist qualification is  desirable 
• Demonstrated experience working as a senior technician within the VTH, or another large clinic.  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas of nursing. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff. 
• Be able to work independently within their service and have the proven ability to establish effective working relationships within a team.  
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with the use of initiative and autonomy.  
• Good written and oral communication skills, including high level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to use these skills in managing professional & operational relationships with colleagues, clients and students.  
• Knowledge of ethical requirements, relevant policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination. 
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in the field of veterinary technology and nursing.  
• Interest in the clinical teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology professionals in training.  

• Possess or be able to apply for a radiation license. 

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 
• Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Rebecca de Gier at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  
• Resume 

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] 

Applications close September 11th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-41909).