Vacancies

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Equine Medicine

• Deliver high-class equine care at our state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinical Centre 
• Be part of a university that values community, innovation, and excellence
• Relocation support to move to scenic Wagga Wagga or surrounds

The role

• Continuing, Full time
• Level B/C/D - AUD$113,841 to AUD$184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Clinical loading and remuneration for on call responsibilities
• Wagga Wagga, NSW

We are seeking a highly qualified and passionate academic in Equine Medicine to join our world-class Veterinary Clinical Centre (VCC) at the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences (SAEVS). This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, academic leadership, and impactful research in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You will provide expert clinical services in equine medicine, lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and contribute to the advancement of veterinary science through research and/or professional engagement. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists, you will help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals while delivering high-quality care to the community.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical and academic skills relevant to equine medicine. For level C and D applicants, specialist and/or advanced qualifications in the field of the equine medicine is required. You will also have proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities to engage with professionals bodies and industry stakeholders. Additionally, you will demonstrate commitment to upholding the University’s values and the advancement of the discipline of equine medicine and the veterinary profession through professional activity and/or research.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either a teaching research or teaching professional work function and will have access to the University’s generous relocation support scheme.

About you 

• A relevant qualification appropriate to the level being applied for, or equivalent experience, accreditation and standing in equine medicine.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
• Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and/or the European College of Equine Internal Medicine and/or the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists or eligibility to sit board examination or equivalent.
• Commitment and experience in delivering high quality, student centred learning and teaching to undergraduate veterinary students.
• A record of professional activity and experience in advanced equine clinical practice, and for level C applicants, a record of significant achievement at a national and /or international level relevant to equine medicine.

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.

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position descriptions

• Position Description - Lecturer in Equine Medicine
• Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine
• Position Description - Associate Professor in Equine Medicine

or by contacting: Professor Kristopher Hughes | Clinical Director | krhughes@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 21 August 2025

Advertised: 26 Jun 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time