Vacancies

Lecturer in Equine Surgery

• Make a difference in regional animal health through hands-on equine care.
• Teach and inspire the next generation of vets and equine specialists.
• Enjoy life in Wagga Wagga, a welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle.

The role

• Full Time - Fixed Term (Up to two (2) years)
• Level B - AUD$113,841 to AUD$134,965 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Lecturer in Equine Surgery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality equine care, teaching future veterinarians, and work alongside equine clinicians and residents. You will be based at our Veterinary Clinical Centre in Wagga Wagga, working with advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment, collaborating with a skilled clinical team, and engage with the local community and industry. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in regional veterinary education and animal health.

About you 

• Degree in Veterinary Science and eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW.
• Specialist qualifications in the field of equine surgery or eligibility to sit board examination or equivalent accreditation and standing through professional experience.
• Experience in working and delivering high-quality student centred learning and teaching will be looked upon favourably.

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 description or by contacting:

Professor Kristopher Hughes | Clinical Director | krhughes@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 27 August 2025

Advertised: 02 Jul 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Aug 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time