Distributed Practice Relationship Officer

• Working in a small team to help shape safe veterinary clinical education & build meaningful partnerships with practices across Victoria.
• Join us to strengthen veterinary placement partnerships and ensure safe, high-quality learning experiences for DVM students.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

• Manage relationships with distributed veterinary practices, ensuring clear communication around placements, agreements and expectations.
• Coordinate placement logistics, monitor contracts, invoices and payments, and support timely resolution of issues or concerns.
• Undertake OHS and compliance audits with relevant teams, identify risks and work with practices on corrective actions.
• Support training and accreditation requirements by tracking educator compliance, maintaining LMS resources and providing accurate data for reporting.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents and compliance activities, and prepare concise reports for School leadership and accrediting bodies.

• Bring experience in veterinary practice, veterinary nursing, OHS or other regulated, audited environments, or a strong interest.
• Hold a relevant qualification, or equivalent experience and training, within veterinary, education, health or related professional settings.
• Demonstrate proven ability to build productive relationships, negotiate outcomes and communicate clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance risks and respond to evolving standards or regulations.
• Manage data, records and reporting with accuracy, using spreadsheets or similar tools to track compliance and placements.

Please note that this role requires travel to various distributed practices across Metro Melbourne and regional Victoria. A valid driver’s licence is essential.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

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• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Lauren Christian at lechristian@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

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