Animal Welfare Specialist

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeWelfare Full time $75,000 - $105,000

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our team as an Animal Welfare Specialist. This role will be responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of animals used in research, promoting ethical practices, and providing expert veterinary and technical support.

About the Role:

  • Oversight of animal facilities to ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
  • Provide expert veterinary and technical support for animal-related experiments.
  • Promote a collaborative environment between animal care staff, investigators, and animal user groups.
  • Assess animal welfare and environmental indicators, recommending improvements as needed.
  • Develop and update protocols for animal welfare and veterinary services.
  • Support Investigators and animal user groups in Animal Ethics Applications and reporting.
  • Represent the Institute at monthly Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) meetings.
  • Investigate and manage adverse incidents, reporting to the AEC.
  • Inspect animal facilities regularly to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
  • Train research users and BioCORE staff to meet animal welfare requirements.
  • Stay current with scientific literature and industry developments.
  • Provide consultation over phone, video call, or in person in the event of animal welfare emergencies outside of regular work hours.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a degree in Veterinary Science, eligible for registration in NSW. They will also possess demonstrated veterinary experience, with expertise in overseeing the welfare of a range of animal species used in research, including mice, rats, fish, and amphibians. Additionally, they should be proficient in animal surgical and non-surgical techniques, diagnosis, treatment, anaesthesia, and euthanasia.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Veterinary Science, eligible for registration in NSW.
  • Demonstrated veterinary experience.
  • Experience overseeing the welfare of a range of animal species used in research, including mice, rats, fish, and amphibians.
  • Proficiency in animal surgical and non-surgical techniques, diagnosis, treatment, anaesthesia, and euthanasia.
  • Knowledge and experience interpreting the NSW Animal Research Act and the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
  • Understanding of OGTR Physical Containment level 2 (PC2) and BC2 Approved Arrangements (AA) requirements.
  • Experience in a compliance or regulatory role.
  • Familiarity with animal research models and best practices.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training to scientific and professional research staff.
  • Strong commitment to animal welfare.

Benefits:

  • Salary packaging/sacrificing (up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
  • State of the art facilities
  • Stimulating work setting focused on cutting edge medical research
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities

About Us:

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the field of cardiovascular disease research. Our institute is dedicated to finding cures for this condition and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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