Animal Technician Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time

Work type:
Continuing

  • Full-Time, Continuing
  • Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
  • Attractive remuneration, 17% super, and leave loading

About the position
La Trobe University is home to a dynamic community of researchers producing world-class research with an impact on society.

The La Trobe Animal Research and Teaching Facility (LARTF) is a Research Platform which provides the expertise, infrastructure, and technical support required to facilitate the diverse range of research activities involving animals at La Trobe University.


The Animal Technician will perform duties encompassing animal husbandry, monitoring and providing technical support according to documented standard operating procedures, work instructions and AEC/IBC approvals.


The appointee will have a high level of skill and capability in routine activities and will deliver a consistently high standard of technical support and animal care, supported by Senior LARTF team members as required.

Responsibilities in the position of Animal Technician may vary according to operational needs and as animal species, number and the type of research being supported within the facility change over time.


Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;

  • Diploma of Animal Technology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Minimum of 2 years of relevant workplace experience in animal research.
  • Quality, appropriateness and timeliness of advice in response to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to contribute to procedures and systems within the work area and willingness to learn.
  • Skills and experience with a variety of animals used in research and teaching, demonstrating sound knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding, health and welfare monitoring, and technical procedures. Experience with genetically modified rodent colonies is essential; experience working with zebrafish will be highly regarded.
  • Meticulous record keeping and associated reporting, including animal welfare checks, occupancy records, breeding patterns, animal health records, adverse events and risk documentation.
  • Relevant experience demonstrating good communication skills including verbal, written, listening, interpreting and nonverbal skills.
  • A flexible attitude to work and an ability to accommodate and adapt to change.
  • A high standard of organization and time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing demands on time.
  • Demonstrated capacity to consistently undertake work to a high standard and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._

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What La Trobe University can offer you

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:
By 11:55pm Thursday, 1st June 2023

Position Enquiries:
Tanmay Shekhar, Manager, LARTF Operations

Recruitment Enquiries:
Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant
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An up to date resume;:


  • A document addressing each essential criterion and desirable point in the Essential Criteria, which is located in the position description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Don't meet all the selection criteria? If you are interested, we want to hear from you. It's not all about what you know, but what you can bring to La Trobe University and the team. We value varied experiences and if successful, will support you in further development.

_ All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement_

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