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Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Discipline of Veterinary Science is seeking a Manager, Professional Experience in Veterinary Sciences. This role leads the management of professional placements and off-site learning across Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Technology courses. A key focus is developing and maintaining external teaching partnerships aligned with accreditation standards and strategic goals of SCU’s new Veterinary programs. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead strategic partnerships to enhance high quality, off-campus veterinary learning experiences, aligned with the Discipline’s teaching goals.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance for external teaching sites, including learning experience review, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements such as animal ethics, WHS, and biosafety.
• Manage the Veterinary Medicine professional experience program, including policy development, budgeting, contractual establishment and maintenance, and operational leadership in collaboration with the Faculty Manager.
• Lead and engage in committees and other governance processes, providing expert advice to support best practices in professional experience delivery and assessment.
• Support systems and resources development, including placement workflows, educator training, compliance tracking, and the creation of student-facing materials to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences.Additional requirements for ACAD C – You will demonstrate a strong record in delivering learner-centred undergraduate education aligned with professional standards and Faculty goals. You will contribute to teaching, academic leadership, and the development of scholarly and research activities that enhance student learning. This includes involvement in academic governance and leadership across teaching and learning initiatives.
  

About you

You are passionate about shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals through high-quality placements, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to teaching excellence. More specifically, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to managing external teaching partnerships, ideally in veterinary, agriculture, animal, or health sciences.
• A proven ability to build and maintain productive industry partnerships, with a strong network in relevant professional sectors.
• Experience in organisational and leadership roles, including policy development, workflow design, budgeting, and staff management
• Skills in contract and project management and administrative oversight, with a strong commitment to equity, cultural diversity and WHS principlesAdditional requirements for ACAD C – You will have a record of independent, original contributions to scholarship, recognised nationally for advancing your discipline. You will also play a significant leadership role in teaching, research, and academic administration, including coordination of major programs and supervision of research students.
  

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This is a full-time, continuing position at HEW Level 8 or ACAD C based at our Lismore campus. Generous relocation support is available to those relocating to commence the appointment. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience

• HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $116,672 - $128,651 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $150,521.
• Academic Level C. The base salary ranges from $134,848 - $155,046 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $181,403.

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Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description for the level of the position you are applying for by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 18 August 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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