Vacancies

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Veterinary Microbiology

• Opportunity to shape future veterinarians
• Research with real-world impact
• Work in a collaborative, rural setting

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level B - AUD 113,841 to AUD 134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level C - AUD 139,182 to AUD 160,308 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level D - AUD 167,348 to AUD 184,243 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching in veterinary microbiology using a mix of face-to-face, online, and problem-based learning approaches, contribute to diagnostic services through the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), and lead or support research aligned with Charles Sturt’s strategic goals.

Depending on your level of appointment, you may also take on leadership responsibilities in curriculum development, academic governance, and industry engagement, helping to build strong professional networks and drive innovation in veterinary microbiology.

About you 

• A doctoral qualification in Veterinary Microbiology or related field 
• Expertise in animal or veterinary microbiology and diagnostic services
• A track record of research or professional activity (national/international for Level D)
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate veterinary students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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” for the level you are applying for 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 description or by contacting:

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

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2025

Advertised: 21 Oct 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time