Large Animal Veterinary Technician Lead

About The Team

The Large Animal Veterinary Technician lead would be a key member of the farm animal veterinary services team at Murdoch University. The role is intended to support delivery of clinical services and teaching on livestock health and welfare at Murdoch University and across Western Australia. This role involves working closely with the vet team, external veterinary practitioners, livestock farmers and students to deliver high-quality veterinary care to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camels, camelids and other production animals. It is largely a farm-based, ambulatory role with some hospital case management and stock/equipment management.

Your New Role!  

This role provides veterinary support for animals cared for by the Farm Animal Veterinary Services and large animal hospital teams, while leading the technical support in this space.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Lead the vet tech services, such as artificial insemination, sheep scanning, weighing, cattle hoof trimming and animal scoring, under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Support veterinarians with clinical procedures, diagnostics, and treatments on farm.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and supportive care under direct veterinary supervision in accordance with WA veterinary practice board regulations (Veterinary Practice Act 2021 and 2022).
• Support herd/flock health programs.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Month) | Part time or Full Time (up to 37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $82,210K – $88,445K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions, with the option to sacrifice 5% of your superannuation into your salary.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing OR Laboratory technician with relevant experience; AND/OR equivalent combination of education
• Ability to work independently with travel to remote farms and rural locations and a
• willingness to travel regionally occasionally.
• Experience working with livestock in an agricultural or veterinary setting. Confident skills related to large animal handling, restraint, husbandry, and welfare standards.
• Understanding of WA-specific animal health regulations and biosecurity protocols.
• Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders such as farmers.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as fitting seamlessly into a team environment.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Large Animal Supervisor Mikaela Deetman, M.Deetman@murdoch.edu.au   and quote JR105726 as the reference.

Applications Close on 11th September 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.