OPERATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER, VETERINARY NURSE
- Gilles Plains, SA
- $58,709-63,154 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job reference: 696295
Location: 5086 - GILLES PLAINS
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- OPSO2 salary range $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + super
- Full-time long-term role, until 26 June 2026
- TAFE SA Gilles Plains Campus
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.By working with TAFE SA, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.About the roleThe Operational Services Officer – Veterinary Nurse, provides essential support to lecturers, technicians and students, ensuring the smooth delivery of teaching and veterinary technical support services in the TAFESA PetsinTuition Veterinary Clinic and animal care facilities.Working under general direction, the Operational Services Officer – Veterinary Nurse, performs a variety of tasks that require the practical application of established skills and knowledge. The role requires professional interactions with others, along with a friendly, cooperative and team-oriented approach to shared responsibilities.We are looking for an experienced vet nurse that is interested in working in a veterinary clinic in an educational setting. You will be supporting educational staff in providing excellent student experiences and learning outcomes for the Veterinary Nursing and various Animal Studies programs.If you are experienced in providing quality customer service and are looking to work with an experienced team, in a professional and dynamic environment we would like to hear from you.Working days are Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work required. 7.5 hours daily with a flexible approach to start and finish times (within negotiated periods) is expected.Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Some out of hours work will be required
- Some intrastate travel may be required
- May be required to work outside at times during inclement weather conditions
- Eligibility to work in Australia
All applications must be submitted online.
For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached and Role Descriptor.Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the . Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Enquiries
Heather Baldock
Manager, Technical Services
Ph: +61408844135
E:Applications close: 17/09/2025 11:00 PMFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.