Associate Lecturer / Lect in Small Animal Veterinary Practice

• Inspire future vets through hands‑on clinical teaching.
• Collaborative, values‑driven academic environment.
• Flexible academic role in small animal practice

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months leave cover)
• Level A - $80,046 to $108,204 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

We are seeking for a veterinarian with a passion for teaching and clinical education to help develop the next generation of veterinary professionals. Working within a highly regarded veterinary program, you will deliver clinical teaching, support student placements and contribute to curriculum development while maintaining strong connections with the veterinary profession

This role blends teaching, clinical engagement, and collaboration within a supportive multidisciplinary team, all while contributing to the growth and excellence of Charles Sturts veterinary programs.

About you

• Veterinary science degree with NSW registration or eligibility.
• Strong small‑animal clinical experience and case management skills.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality teaching in classroom and clinical settings.
• Collaborative, inclusive and culturally safe work practices.
• Capacity to build professional relationships within the veterinary sector.

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Learn more about the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

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 position (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.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

• Position Description - Level A - Associate Lecturer
• Position Description - Level B - Lecturer

Professor Jane Heller | Dean of Veterinary Sciences | ••••@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 17 September 2026