Material Support Technician

Material Support Technician

Material Support Technician

• 561776
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing (Contingent Funded)
• Closing at: May 7 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 2/3 (Technical)

Salary package: $66,099 - $78,863 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of twelve months.

The Position

The Material Support Technician position is a key role in a friendly, motivated team in the Animal Services Division, providing laboratory animal care and technical support to research teams across campus.  

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the support of the University's research groups by providing high quality, best practice animal care to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.  

The Material Support Team are responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment across the University's animal care facilities. The successful applicant will be able to work in a fast-paced, highly repetitive and physical environment and understand the importance of following procedures, will have demonstrated good attention to detail, a strong work ethic, accurate record keeping skills and the capacity to work in a team environment.   

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. Experience working in science or animal care are desirable. 

This position is not suitable for candidates who have a rodent allergy.  

The Department

The Animal Services is a key research infrastructure component of the University's biology and medical research disciplines and provides vital research services across the University and wider Australian research community. It supports biomedical research activities by providing high standards of animal health, welfare, biosecurity and regulatory compliance.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompass the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Katherine Campbell, Operations Manager T: +61 2 6125 59446, E: katherine.campbell@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.