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Base pay rangeA$75,496.00/yr - A$81,988.00/yr
- Based in UniSA Research Office at the City West campus
- Full-time, continuing position
- Starting Salary: $75,496 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
- Work within a diverse and engaging environment
About you
You are a passionate animal technician with a strong understanding of animal welfare, care, and ethics in a research environment. You demonstrate a strong work ethic and are comfortable utilising your strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to work with diverse stakeholders and supervise junior staff.
About the role
Under general supervision, you will be pivotal in ensuring that all animals used in research at the University are housed and cared for in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements. The position is also responsible for providing research animal care, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Core Animal Facility, and ensuring users/visitors comply with Facility policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
To be successful you will need
- A qualification relevant to laboratory animal care (e.g. Diploma in Animal Technology)
- Demonstrated skills in laboratory animal care, including handling, breeding, technical procedures, welfare and ethics in a research environment
- Experience in implementing and maintaining quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience in the supervision of facility staff, researchers, students, visitors and contractors
We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:
- 17% superannuation and salary sacrificing benefits
- High-quality professional development programs and activities
- An on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities
Be part of a University for the future
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Henry Ferris, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number 7330. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.
Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 31 August 2025
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
Seniority level- Seniority levelAssociate
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionResearch and Science
- IndustriesHigher Education
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