Associate Professor in Animal Welfare and Ethics

About The Team

The School of Veterinary Medicine delivers an internationally accredited veterinary science program with a strong focus on developing students’ core clinical competencies through training in our hospital, clinics, and clinical services.

Animal Welfare science and ethics is a key discipline within the School, contributing both to teaching and research that informs evidence-based decision-making and industry policy.

Your New Role!  

An Associate Professor is expected to develop scholarly research and professional expertise within their discipline, demonstrating a strong record of academic excellence and nationally or internationally impactful research. They make significant contributions to postgraduate supervision and take on leadership roles in University administration. The role also requires strong engagement with industry and external stakeholders to support the Discipline and the University. In addition, an Associate Professor contributes substantially to teaching across the Discipline, as well as to the broader College and profession.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Lead impactful national and international research and supervise Honours, Masters, HDR and postgraduate students
• Deliver high-quality teaching across all formats while innovating in pedagogy and leading curriculum and program development
• Provide academic leadership, build industry partnerships, and contribute to the School, University and professional service duties

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $166,186 – $182,899 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Registrable veterinary degree with veterinary Practice Board of WA, advanced professional qualifications, and a PhD relevant to the appointment
• Extensive experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a strong record in curriculum design, pedagogy, and leading program development
• Proven track record of high-quality, internationally impactful research outputs and success in attracting competitive external research funding
• Strong record of successfully supervising Honours, Masters, HDR, and postgraduate students, alongside demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, and academic administration
• Established links with industry and external stakeholders, excellent written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills with effective teamwork and leadership in interdisciplinary environments
   

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Henry Annandale, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, [email protected], and quote JR104993 as the reference.

Applications Close on 6 March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.