The University of Melbourne is seeking a Veterinary Consultant for the Mackinnon Project, focusing on whole-farm consultancy and mentorship in livestock health. The role combines clinical veterinary services with research and education, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits
Job Summary
Deliver high-impact whole farm consultancy, mentor the next generation of livestock veterinary professionals, and drive industry-engaged research and innovation.
Provide high-level whole farm consultancy and clinical veterinary services to leading livestock producers and agribusiness clients, collaborating with experienced veterinary academics.
Invest in you with 17% superannuation, a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Matching Summary
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The University of Melbourne is seeking a Veterinary Consultant for the Mackinnon Project, focusing on whole-farm consultancy and mentorship in livestock health. The role combines clinical veterinary services with research and education, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.
Salary
$146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Whole-farm consultancy
Livestock production and reproduction
Clinical veterinary services
Mentoring veterinarians
Applied research
Fee-for-service basis
Nice-to-have
Industry-engaged research
Advance career in livestock health
Transformative impact of education
Key Requirements
Registered veterinarian
3+ years experience in agricultural consultancy
3+ years experience in clinical practice with ruminant livestock
Experience providing consultancy to farmers, agribusiness, government clients
Clinical veterinary practice experience with sheep and beef cattle
Physical capability for manual handling and animal restraint
Current vaccination status for Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B and Q fever