Job Description

• Play a hands-on role supporting world-class research through high-quality animal care.
• Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to ethical and compliant research practices.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $66,987 – $74,199 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Animal Care Services (ACS), within Research Infrastructure, supports the University’s research and teaching by providing best-practice care and housing for laboratory animals. The team operates in specialised containment facilities and ensures compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and statutory requirements.

About the opportunity

• Deliver high-quality animal husbandry in a regulated research environment, including feeding, cleaning, monitoring animal health, and maintaining hygiene within containment facilities.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records (e.g. breeding, health, agistment) in line with Animal Ethics Committee and standard operating procedures.
• Support research activities by preparing equipment and consumables, assisting with minor procedures, and ensuring sterilisation, biosecurity, and waste disposal standards are met.

About you

• Certificate in Animal Technology (or equivalent) and/or relevant experience working in an animal research or laboratory animal facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry practices and animal welfare standards, including the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting researchers, staff, and students.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role within containment environments and following strict biosecurity and safety protocols.