Description:
- Opportunity to Lead microbiology teaching in a brand-new veterinary program
- Join an innovative, practice-connected veterinary curriculum team
- Shape future vets through infectious disease expertise
Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
We are seeking a veterinary clinician with expertise in microbiology and infectious diseases to help shape the next generation of practice-ready veterinarians.
The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Infectious Diseases supports the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed, commencing 2026) and the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (BVetTech, commenced 2025), programs designed to produce confident graduates ready to contribute to veterinary practice from Day One.
This role would suit a specialist or experienced practitioner seeking to influence veterinary education while maintaining strong links to clinical or diagnostic practice. Flexible appointment structures, including part-time arrangements, will be considered.
Southern Cross University delivers a distributed clinical training model in partnership with practices, diagnostic laboratories and industry, ensuring teaching remains grounded in contemporary veterinary medicine. You will play a key role in establishing Veterinary Infectious Diseases within this innovative program. You will make an impact by:
- Designing and delivering clinically relevant microbiology and infectious disease teaching across bacteriology, virology, parasitology, immunology and diagnostic microbiology
What you will bring
You’re a veterinary microbiologist or infectious disease clinician who values clinical relevance, professional standards and contemporary diagnostics, and who is motivated to influence the future of the profession through education. To succeed in this role, you will also need:
A degree in veterinary science/medicine, preferably eligible for registration in NSW, and advanced qualifications in Veterinary Microbiology or Infectious Diseases (e.g. PhD, Diplomate ACVM/ECVM, Membership/Fellowship ANZCVS), or equivalent professional standing and experience. Formal qualifications in higher education teaching would be viewed favourably Expertise in veterinary microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or immunology) including direct clinical or diagnostic experience that you can use to connect foundational science to clinical decision-making and contemporary practice in teaching, mentoring or supervising veterinary students or colleagues, or demonstrated capacity and commitment to develop as an educator delivering practical, clinically oriented instruction Capacity to design and deliver innovative curriculum and assessment aligned with good academic practice, evidence-informed design principles and veterinary accreditation standards Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners, colleagues, diagnostic laboratories, clinicians and external professional stakeholdersCollegiality and cultural fit matter to us. We are building a modern veterinary program in partnership with the profession and value team players who bring energy, generosity, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
Full-time, continuing (permanent) Located at Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities. Academic Level B: $114,482 - $135,392 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $158,408. Academic Level C: $139,568 - $160,473 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $187,753.You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Professor Rowland Cobbold, Professional Program Director Veterinary Medicine
Email: rowland.cobbold@scu.edu.au
Applications close 11.30pm AEST 15 March 2026.
Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process, reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.
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