Distributed Practice Relationship Officer (Vet Practices)

Role type:Part-Time (0.5 FTE); Continuing
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department/ School:Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary:UOM6:$100847-$109163p.a. plus 17% super

• Working ina small team to helpshape 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 services and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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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 riskassessmentsand accreditation-ready documentation. This role places you at the heart of student safety learningqualityand partner collaboration.

What you will deliver:

• Manage relationships with distributed veterinary practices ensuring clear communication around placementsagreementsand expectations.

• Coordinate placementlogisticsmonitorcontracts invoices and payments and supporttimelyresolution of issues or concerns.

• Undertake OHS and compliance audits with relevant teamsidentifyrisksand work with practices on corrective actions.

• Support training and accreditation requirements by tracking educator compliance maintaining LMSresourcesand providing accurate data for reporting.

• Maintain detailed records of incidents and complianceactivities andprepare 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.

• Holda relevant qualification or equivalent experience and training withinveterinaryeducationhealthor related professional settings.

• Demonstrate proven ability to build productive relationships negotiateoutcomesand 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 datarecordsand 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 driverslicenceis essential.

For furtherinformationplease 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 diseasesproductionanimalsystemsand 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 Australias 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-safeorganisation. 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.

Werecommitted 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
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Application essentials:

• Visitapply with usto 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 isfor 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 contactLauren Christianat

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at

• For recruitment adjustments contact KimGroizardonor at(subject: Recruitment Adjustments).

Applytoday andjoin a communitythatsshaping the future.

Applications close: 24 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:
JR-011991 Distributed Practice Relationship