Animal Services Manager

3 weeks ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia University of Tasmania Full time

Seeking an experienced Animal Services Manager to lead our team in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and ensuring efficient service delivery within the University's PC2 animal facilities.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position responsible for guiding technicians in breeding programs, undertaking and overseeing rigorous welfare assessments, maintaining precise genetic records, performing and training others in animal handling, husbandry, veterinary procedures, and related activities. In the absence of the Manager, this role will provide leadership to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

The successful candidate will have direct experience in rodent handling, husbandry, and colony management, a strong understanding of genetics and transgenics, capabilities in data entry and management systems, as well as effective communication and leadership skills. Proficiency in rodent husbandry, including implementing and managing breeding programs for conventional and genetically modified animal colonies, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff, preferably within a rodent facility or similar laboratory setting, including training staff in husbandry and veterinary procedures, providing operational direction and guidance, and task delegation to manage workflow and ensure adherence to animal welfare, safety, and operational standards.
  • Develop and conduct training in rodent handling and ethics, as well as implement process improvements within animal services.
  • Collaborate with research groups to create best practice and contribute to continuous improvement in facility operations.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $115,000 per annum, plus benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation contribution, health and fitness membership options, accommodation and car hire discounts, health insurance, and banking novated leasing.

About Us

We are a University committed to sustainable development and making a difference in the world. Ranked #1 in the World for Climate Action and #2 in the World overall in the Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, we value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community.



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