Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science)

Job Description:

• Faculty of Science / School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
• Part-time (60%) fixed term position through to November 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361.62 - $102,302.92 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at Gatton Campus with some travel to St Lucia or other remote sites when required

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) to provide high-level technical support for teaching and research in animal science. This role involves supporting practical classes in animal science and related disciplines, supervising facilities used by the Animal Science group, and maintaining and operating laboratory and field equipment. You will also provide specialist technical and OH&S advice to students and staff. While primarily part of the Animal Science technical team, you may occasionally support teaching and research in other disciplines.

Key responsibilities will include

• Coordinate and deliver technical support for animal science practicals, including developing and updating teaching materials and course content.
• Support teaching delivery by assisting with tutor training and providing guidance to students on experimental design and laboratory techniques.
• Manage teaching and research facilities, animals, equipment, and resources, including procurement, maintenance, and access coordination.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legislative, and university requirements, including OH&S practices, inductions, and operational standards.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

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’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

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

• Free parking and intercampus bus
• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• Completion of a Bachelor degree with specialisation in animal science or related disciplines with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge in the field of animal science and animal management and experience in large animal handling, management and sampling, and small laboratory animal management and sampling.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes - 8th Edition, relevant guidelines, legislation and general community expectations.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with undergraduate and postgraduate students and supporting their learning needs with appropriate technical and scientific advice and training.
• Ability to forward plan, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure the timely delivery of practical classes.
• High level skill and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of the University’s policies and procedures relating to Occupational Health and Safety, the Risk Assessment database, and the on-line Purchasing system.
• Open class C Queensland driver’s licence (manual).
• Licensing and training for operating off road vehicles including 4WD would be desirable.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations (including Q Fever vaccination). This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trish O'Hara, patricia.ohara@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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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 Thursday 9 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62128). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the morning of Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Posted: 27/03/2026