Veterinary Anaesthesia Coordinator

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 16 hours per week (based on the needs of the facility there may be options for addition shifts) up to 12 months with the possibility of extension 

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 

Remuneration: $ $56.65 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation 

Location: RPA Surgical & Robotic Training Institute 

Requisition ID: REQ577576

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About the Role

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Coordinate veterinary anaesthesia services in a surgical training facility (S&RTI) in a highly regulated environment.

All staff at RPA SRTI are committed to delivering the highest standards in veterinary care and animal welfare in line with NHMRC's Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Formal qualification in Veterinary nursing, Veterinary Technology or equivalent.
• Advanced clinical experience veterinary anaesthesia for small animals (and ideally large animals).
• Competent in the delivery of intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV). Proven and ongoing commitment to optimizing the welfare of animals.

Benefits and Perks

• Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Monthly one-to-one clinical supervision.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'

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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Hopkinson (SRTI Facility Coordinator) via email at

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Applications Close: 16 September 2025

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