Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Science
School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UOM 2 – 65,189 - 67,825 p.a. plus 17% s uper
Contribute to pioneering veterinary programs.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and support exceptional equine care and education.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
Join the University of Melbourne's Veterinary School as an Animal Attendant - Equine, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the operation and provision of services within the Equine Centre. You'll contribute to the care and husbandry of equine patients, ensuring their well-being while facilitating world-class veterinary education and research. This exciting opportunity will allow you to develop specialised skills in equine care while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Equine Husbandry: Assist with the care and husbandry of all equine patients within the Equine Centre.
Facility Maintenance: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and order in all areas, ensuring proper care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
Patient Handling: Handle equine patients safely for procedures within the hospital and on ambulatory visits.
Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining a full inventory of all barn activities and associated stock.
Training and Support: Assist in demonstrating animal handling techniques to junior staff and undergraduate veterinary students.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong background in equine husbandry and management, possessing excellent attention to detail and a commitment to promoting animal welfare in a veterinary setting.
You may also:
Possess demonstrated knowledge and practical skills in horse husbandry, management, and handling, including barn management.
Have the ability to work unsupervised, showing initiative and excellent work ethics.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to work to priorities.
Possess good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff and students.
Hold a current and valid Victorian driver's license.
Possess a Certificate in Equine Husbandry or a Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Health (desirable).
Hold a forklift driver's license (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School
The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s number 1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/ murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au .
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
Applications close: 30 July 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
: JR-001213 Animal Attendant Equine_PD.pdf