Technician (Animal House)

Play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing and ethical treatment of laboratory animals.
- Two full-time appointments available - permanent/ongoing and on a 21-month fixed term basis.
- Base salary range: $61,521- 68,145 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**
Animal Care Services (ACS) ensures the wellbeing and ethical treatment of laboratory animals used in research and teaching at the University. We maintain the highest standards of care and compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

**About the opportunity**
As a Technician in the Animal Facility, you will provide essential care and maintenance for laboratory animals under direction in a busy research environment. Your responsibilities include husbandry procedures, cleaning, hygiene, feeding, and watering of animals within containment facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate records as required by the Animal Ethics Committee and ACS Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide general care, including cleaning, feeding, and watering of animals.
- Ensure compliance with ACS SOPs and Animal Ethics Committee requirements.
- Organise and maintain supplies for research and teaching purposes.
- Sanitise equipment and maintain supplies using cage washers and autoclaves.
- Monitor sterilisation validation processes and ensure proper waste disposal.
- Assist in minor experimental procedures and other duties as directed.

**About you**
You should possess at least a Year 12 level of education or equivalent, along with a Certificate in Animal Technology or its equivalent, complemented by relevant experience working in an animal facility. Strong communication and teamwork skills, combined with excellent organizational and time management abilities, are essential. Proficiency in computing skills and knowledge of safety procedures and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes are also required.

Special requirements include availability for occasional after-hours work, possession of a current "C" class driver’s license, a current National Police Clearance Certificate, the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, and recommended vaccinations for Tetanus, Hepatitis B, COVID, Influenza, and Q Fever.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position description - Technician (Animal House) (517234).pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 13 May 2024.**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.