Animal Technician

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University Of New South Wales Full time
Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time (38 hours per week)
Duration: 1 year contract – parental leave – November 2025 to November 2026
Remuneration: Level 3 $76959-$85877 (depending on experience) + 17% super
Location: Kensington, NSW

Why Your Role Matters Animal Services is a centralised unit that supports research at UNSW by managing animal care and facilities across the Kensington and Randwick campuses.
Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical compliance while supporting the needs of researchers.
As an Animal Technician, your primary responsibilities will include daily animal care and husbandry, environmental monitoring, and facility maintenance.
You may also assist researchers and students with technical support.
This role reports to the Animal Services Manager and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities:

Provide daily care and husbandry for a variety of animals, ensuring appropriate nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and environmental monitoring

Monitor and report on animal wellbeing; maintain precise records

Support cleaning and maintenance of DAFF & OGTR-certified areas, including cage cleaning, preparation, and sterilisation
Collaborate with team members to meet daily objectives; weekend and public holiday roster participation may be required

Support research staff and assist other team members as needed

Who You Are:

Completion (or progress towards completion) of a TAFE Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Animal Studies, Animal Health, Veterinary Science or Animal Technology
Demonstrated experience in animal handling and care of laboratory animals, particularly rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, and sheep.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Demonstrated record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and organisational skills
Competence in using databases and Microsoft Office

This is a one-year, full-time contract to cover parental leave.
While the recruitment is starting now, the role begins in November 2025.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.

This position is based full-time at the UNSW Kensington campus, with typical hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (start times can be adjusted to accommodate individual availability)
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do.
We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines your motivation and the skills you bring.
We'll also be asking you an additional application question about your experience.
Questions, support of adjustment: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, at *************@unsw.edu.au Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 21 August at 11:55 PM
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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