Veterinary Services Officer

Part time, permanent role
- Contribute to world class medical research
- Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

**About QIMR Berghofer**:
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Mental Health and Neuroscience, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

QIMR Berghofer has a vision to lead the way to significant innovation in health outcomes, nationally and globally. We cooperate with, and where possible assist the work of other medical research institutions within the State and globally.

QIMR Berghofer Values are:

- Excellence and Integrity
- Collaboration and Partnership
- Respect and Diversity
- Accountability

**About Scientific Services**:
Scientific Services provides a diverse array of support services to researchers across QIMR Berghofer; including flow cytometry, microscopy, histology, GMP production, animal facilities, veterinary services, analytical facilities, sample processing services, scientific equipment management and cryogenics.

**Role Purpose / Responsibilities**:

- Provide veterinary services to QIMR Berghofer, maintaining compliance with the requirements of the Queensland Veterinary Surgeons Act.
- Contribute to the program of veterinary care (PVC) to meet the objectives of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
- Provide veterinary and animal welfare advice for quality management and project design to safeguard animal wellbeing.
- Contribute to the facilitation of practical educational programs and best practice standards for training and competency assessment.
- Assist with assessment of competency of researchers in relation to common and less common techniques.
- Assist the Institute’s Safety and Wellbeing team manage S8, restricted S4 and higher risk S4 drugs according to the Institute’s Substance Management Plan.

**About you**:
**_ Essential_**
- Degree in Veterinary Science (or equivalent) from an approved university and eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. **Registration is required before commencement.**:

- Post-graduate qualification or post-graduate training in either: laboratory animal medicine, laboratory animal science, animal welfare, veterinary behavioural science, veterinary pathology or veterinary anaesthesia/analgesia.
- Demonstrated understanding of legislation and codes relevant for the use of animals for scientific purposes in Queensland.
- Demonstrated understanding of animal biosecurity and regulation of genetically modified organisms as relates to scientific animal use.
- Knowledge of veterinary technical matters relating to laboratory animal science.

**_ Desirable_**
- Experience in medicine, anaesthesia, surgery, and pathology of laboratory rodents (including GMOs).
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116); or diploma or higher qualification in adult education.
- Postgraduate research or biostatistics qualification.

**Remuneration**: Salary range is $39,420.76 to $43,767.73 p.a. plus super and salary packaging. This is a permanent, part-time appointment for 2 days a week.

**Closing Date**:3 September 2023

**What we offer**:

- Salary Packaging
- State of the art facilities
- Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
- Supportive/collaborative team environment