Role type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: Melbourne Veterinary School Salary: UOM 6: $100,847-$109,163 p.a. plus 17% su per Working in a small team to help s hape safe veterinary clinical education & build meaningful partnerships with practices across Victoria. Join us to strengthen veterinary placement partnerships and ensure safe, high-quality learning experiences for DVM students. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted se rvices, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity In this part-time continuing role, you will support safe, high-quality veterinary clinical placements. You will build strong relationships with distributed practices while coordinating compliance, risk assessments and accreditation-ready documentation. This role places you at the heart of student safety, learning quality and partner collaboration. What you will deliver: Manage relationships with distributed veterinary practices, ensuring clear communication around placements, agreements and expectations. Coordinate placement logistics , monitor contracts, invoices and payments, and support timely resolution of issues or concerns. Undertake OHS and compliance audits with relevant teams, identify risks and work with practices on corrective actions. Support training and accreditation requirements by tracking educator compliance, maintaining LMS resources and providing accurate data for reporting. Maintain detailed records of incidents and compliance activities, and prepare concise reports for School leadership and accrediting bodies. You may be a great fit if: Bring experience in veterinary practice, veterinary nursing, OHS or other regulated, audited environments, or a strong interest. Hold a relevant qualification , or equivalent experience and training, within veterinary , education, health or related professional settings. Demonstrate proven ability to build productive relationships, negotiate outcomes and communicate clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance risks and respond to evolving standards or regulations. Manage data, records and reporting with accuracy, using spreadsheets or similar tools to track compliance and placements. Please note that this role requires travel to various distributed practices across Metro Melbourne and regional Victoria. A valid driver’s licence is essential. 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 fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly 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 and animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School 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 the Australian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au . Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Lauren Christian at lechristian@unimelb.edu.au For questi ons related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: 24 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-011991 Distributed Practice Relationship Officer_PD.pdf JR-011991 Distributed Practice Relationship Officer_PD.docx
