Animal Care Specialist

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia University of Adelaide Full time

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Animal Care Specialist to join our team at the University of Adelaide.

The successful candidate will support the Laboratory Animal Services team in delivering research support through best practice animal care, with a focus on promoting animal welfare and providing technical skills training to staff and researchers.

This role will provide the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including routine animal husbandry and managing rodent breeding colonies. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in biomedical research animal husbandry and a commitment to animal care.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-quality animal care and husbandry services
  • Assisting with rodent breeding colony management
  • Delivering technical skills training to staff and researchers

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Demonstrated experience in biomedical research animal husbandry
  • Commitment to animal care and welfare
  • Able to promote organisational values and behaviour expectations

Desirable qualifications include completion of the Diploma of Animal Technology or equivalent. We also encourage applicants with relevant experience and/or education/training to apply.

The University of Adelaide offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits package includes salary packaging, professional development programs, and access to on-campus health and fitness facilities.



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