Animal Attendant (Equine)

Job no: 0056892 Location: Werribee Role type: Full-time or Part-time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School, Equine Lameness and Imaging Centre Salary: UOM 2 – $63,599 - $66,171 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super

• Support Equine Centre operations.
• Mentorship, flexible scheduling, growth opportunities.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role The Animal Attendant-Equine role at the Equine Lameness and Imaging Centre offers a unique opportunity to support the operation and provision of services within the University of Melbourne's Werribee campus.This position offers a unique chance for personal and professional growth, with continuous learning opportunities and the guidance of experienced senior technical staff and veterinarians.Don't let this exhilarating opportunity pass you by!Whether you're seeking full-time immersion or a balanced part-time commitment, we're open to considering all options for this role. Please note, regardless of the working days, our operational hours span from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM our open hours are 9-5pm but ideally this role would be 8-4:15pmYour responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the care and husbandry of all patients within the Equine Centre
• Maintain highest standards of cleanliness and order in all areas utilised by the Equine Centre.
• Ensure that proper care and maintenance is maintained for all equipment and vehicles used.
• Assist in maintaining a full inventory of all barn activities and associated stock.
• Handle patients during various procedures for students and staff.
• Assist in demonstrating techniques in animal handling for the care, welfare, transport, and movement of horses to junior staff and undergraduate veterinary students.

Who We Are Looking For You will demonstrate a genuine passion for horses, experience handling horses and exhibit professionalism, enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward learning new skills and tasks.You will also have:

• Demonstrated knowledge coupled with practical skills of horse husbandry, management and handling, including some barn management.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised, able to show initiative and excellent work ethics.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work to priorities.
• Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to accurately convey information, and the ability to work with all levels of staff and students.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – “The University of Melbourne Equine Centre“The University of Melbourne Equine Centre Werribee provides state of the art care to horses of all shapes and sizes. Cases are referred to us from all over Victoria and interstate to be examined and treated by veterinary specialists. We pride ourselves on our patient care, customer service, and dedication to training and research. The treatments that we use and recommend are backed by the latest research, to which members of our team make a significant contribution.The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s number 1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. 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. 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 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on . Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page. 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. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Please apply via the following link: http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/917306 Please note that we do not accept applications received via email ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: 20 June 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: