About the Role

This pivotal position is responsible for enhancing curricular development and providing both theoretical and practical instruction in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program students.

This role focuses on education, research, leadership, and service, contributing to the professional training of graduate students and mentoring junior academic staff.

You will lead research initiatives, foster collaborations within the Melbourne Veterinary School and the broader University, and supervise graduate students. Additionally, you will manage and actively participate in the diagnostic Veterinary Pathology service, performing gross post-mortem examinations and microscopic tissue analyses for internal and external clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

Make independent and innovative contributions to Teaching and Learning (Education) at all levels with the preparation and delivering of didactic lectures and practical classes to, and develop multimedia teaching modules for, veterinary students and assess their knowledge, understanding, critical thinking, and their academic performance. Conduct necropsies on a wide range of animals, adhering to the highest standards of biocontainment at the University of Melbourne Ensure diagnosis, interpretation and reporting of pathology results to the highest standards for student training and service to internal and external parties Maintain, build, lead and provide expertise across a broad range of animal species and diseases, ensuring that MVS is a leader in veterinary pathology Prepare and submit competitive research proposals/applications for funding by external bodies, conduct research, publish research findings and clinical case reports, and foster research and extension links with agencies external to the Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS). Provide leadership of research activities within the Pathology group.

Who We Are Looking For
You have demonstrated leadership experience in engaging, inspiring and aligning teams around the vision and strategic direction. You are also able to lead across all levels and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders both inside the School, the wider University and outside the University.

You will also have:

A veterinary degree and a PhD or equivalent degree in Pathology or a relevant discipline. Demonstrated significant experience in the diagnosis of diseases of domestic animals. Demonstrated experience in teaching with demonstrable evidence of skill in delivery and innovation. Demonstrated performance in research and research training within the discipline of pathology, as evidenced by publications in high-quality international scientific journals.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position . 

Your New Team -  Melbourne Veterinary School

The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s #1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community.

Greencross Veterinary Hospital at the University of Melbourne

In January 2023, Greencross Pet Wellness Company opened the Greencross Veterinary Hospital at our Werribee campus, providing 24-hour specialist and emergency care for patients, along with clinical rotations for our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students.

Faculty of Science

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food, Forest & Ecosystems Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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