"Animal Technical Assistant"

Job Description:

Animal Technical Assistant

• UQ Biological Resources
• Full-time, fixed-term position until mid-July 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $76,025.00 - $80,606.71 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 4)
• Based at the Translational Research Institute at our Dutton Park campus

About This Opportunity

The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist technical assistance in the areas of rodent production and husbandry. The appointee will also actively support the general care and monitoring of animals and assisting with the daily operational requirements associated with maintaining the animal facility, carry out research-associated procedures and take part in projects involving animal research conducted by researchers from several partners (UQ, QUT, MMRI) and external organisations.

This position will be based at the Translational Research Institute at our Dutton Park campus; however this role may also be required to occasionally work across Herston, Princess Alexandra Hospital and St Lucia depending on operational requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing care and husbandry to laboratory animals predominantly laboratory rodents
• Checking the welfare and health of all animals
• Perform both routine and specialised procedures associated with research using animals.
• Provide training in a variety of animal procedures, husbandry and operational duties

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of a Diploma or Certificate III level qualification in the animal technology industry or other related fields, or an equivalent combination of relevant work-related experience and/or Education/Training.
• Demonstrated significant experience in small laboratory animal care, husbandry and facility operations
• Demonstrated experience and competence with techniques in rodents (injections, sample collection, surgery and euthanasia)
• Demonstrated clear and professional written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to advise research and animal facility staff by email, phone or in-person and the ability to present information and written reports.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise own time and tasks and work flexibility across different areas of the facility based on general direction from supervisors