Animal Welfare Officer

5 days ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Charles Sturt University Full time

**Reference no**: 498205
**Work type**: Continuing - Full Time
**Location**: Wagga Wagga
**Categories**: Professional
- Expertly advise and support animal welfare in research and teaching
- Drive ethical standards and compliance across university programs using animals
- Promote a culture of compassion through training, policy, and collaboration

**The role**
- Full Time, Continuing
- Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a meaningful impact in research and education? Charles Sturt University is looking for a dedicated Animal Welfare Officer to lead and support best practice in the care and use of animals across our teaching and research programs.

In this vital role, you'll be the go-to expert for animal welfare advice, working closely with staff and researchers to ensure ethical and responsible treatment of animals. You'll help shape policies, provide technical guidance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and compassion. Your work will be guided by national codes and legislation, and you'll play a key part in upholding the highest standards of animal care.

This position is central to our commitment to ethical research and education. You’ll support the Animal Ethics Committee with expert advice, help investigate and manage adverse events, and contribute to training and education that embeds animal welfare into everything we do.

If you're ready to be a champion for animal welfare and help drive positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

**About you**
- A degree in veterinary science including eligibility for veterinary registration in NSW, with proven experience in animal welfare, ethics, or research environments, OR postgraduate qualifications in animal behaviour and welfare
- Strong knowledge of legislation and codes governing animal care and use
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
- Committed to ethical practice, continuous improvement and education
- A current and valid Australian driver's license

**About us**

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Office of Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research (Performance and Governance) here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits**.**

**To apply**

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

**Further information**

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
**Closing Date: 11pm, 26 August 2025**

**Advertised**:12 Aug 2025 09:00 AM**:

- AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:26 Aug 2025 11:00 PM**:

- AUS Eastern Standard Time

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