"Aquatic Technical, Coordinator"

Aquatic Technical, Coordinator

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locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 6 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-60653

Biological Resources

Full-time, permanent position

Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) 

Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced Aquatic Technical Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supervising staff and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Aquatic animal husbandry and research support services within a complex, regulated research environment across the aquatic facilities. This position provides specialist technical leadership across aquatic and laboratory animal operations, supporting sophisticated breeding programs, advanced research procedures, and the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with researchers, students, and technical staff, you will combine hands-on expertise with supervision and training responsibilities, contributing directly to the success of cutting-edge research and the safe, efficient operation of specialised research facilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Deliver expert Aquatic animal husbandry and technical research support, including the management of breeding programs, advanced procedures, and the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Provide technical leadership within specialised research environments, operating independently across complex facilities and supporting health monitoring, disease surveillance, and compliance requirements.

Train, supervise, and mentor staff, students, and researchers, developing capability in operational procedures, , and regulatory obligations.

Support the effective operation of the facility through collaboration with management on service delivery, supervision of staff, and contribution to training materials and service level agreements.

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/paid primary care leave 

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

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 

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) 

Salary packaging options 

About You

A relevant degree (e.g. animal science) or substantial specialist experience within the animal technology or research sector, with the ability to operate effectively in complex research environments.

Ability to support teams across specialised and highly regulated facilities, with well-developed problem-solving skills and adaptability across diverse research settings.

Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff or students, with a collaborative approach to building capability and maintaining high operational standards.

Demonstrated commitment to best-practice animal welfare, husbandry, biosafety, and biosecurity, supported by sound knowledge of regulatory and ethical frameworks.

Proven experience managing breeding programs and supporting research activities, including accurate record keeping and compliance-driven data management.

Hands-on technical capability, including experience with euthanasia and exposure to advanced animal procedures, considered advantageous.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Medical Clearance

Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gillian Lawrence, UQBR Aquatics Facility Manager, at g.lawrence1@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: 

Resume 

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60653). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 9th of March 2026.