"Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Equine Surgery"

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
  1. Level B - AUD$113,841 to AUD$134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  2. Level C - AUD$139,182 to AUD$160,308 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  3. Level D - AUD$167,348 to AUD$184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  4. Level E - AUD$215,225 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Clinical loading and remuneration for on call responsibilities
• Wagga Wagga, NSW

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality equine surgical care, teaching future veterinarians, and work alongside equine clinicians and residents. You will be based at our Veterinary Clinical Centre in Wagga Wagga, working with advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment and purpose-built facilities, collaborating with a skilled clinical team, and engage with the local community and industry. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in regional veterinary education and animal health.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical and academic skills relevant to equine surgery. For level C, D and E applicants, specialist and/or advanced qualifications in the field of the equine surgery is required. You will also have proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities to engage with professionals bodies and industry stakeholders. Additionally, you will demonstrate commitment to upholding the Universitys values and the advancement of the discipline of equine surgery and the veterinary profession through professional activity and/or research.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either a teaching research or teaching professional work function and will have access to the Universitys generous relocation support scheme.

About you

• A relevant qualification appropriate to the level being applied for, or equivalent experience, accreditation and standing in equine surgery.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
• Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and/or the European College of Equine Internal Medicine and/or the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists or eligibility to sit board examination or equivalent.
• Commitment and experience in delivering high quality, student centred learning and teaching to undergraduate veterinary students.
• A record of professional activity and experience in advanced equine clinical practice, and for level C,D and E applicants, a record of significant achievement at a national and /or international level relevant to equine surgery.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the level you are applying for (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description (s)

• Level B - Position Description - Lecturer in Equine Surgery
• Level C- Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery
• Level D - Position Description - Associate Professor in Equine Surgery
• Level E - Position Description - Professor in Equine Surgery

or by contacting:

Associate Professor Rafael Labens | Associate Professor in Equine Surgery | rlabens@csu.edu.au

or Professor Marta Hernandez-Jover | Dean of Veterinary Sciences | SAEVS-Dean-Vet-Sciences@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 20 February 2026