Animal Technician Lead

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeTechnical Full time $80,972 - $93,929
Job Description

As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the relocation of researchers and BioResearch Facilities.

Be challenged and imagine with us. You will oversee the daily operations of the facility, ensuring it runs efficiently, providing hands-on animal care, and acting as the first point of contact for resolving operational issues.

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate the relocation of researchers and lab setups between Callaghan and HMRI, ensuring facilities are functional and aligned with project plans.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, maintaining compliance with biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and relevant legislation.
  • Provide routine care for research animals, maintain clean environments, and operate essential equipment.
  • Act as the first point of contact for researchers and staff, solving problems independently and ensuring clear communication and support.

This position is 2-year fixed term, full time, and will be primarily located at HMRI, with work at Callaghan Campus as required.

Please note: This role includes rostered weekend, public holiday, and Christmas shutdown shifts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • Completion of Certificate 4 level qualification in animal technology or veterinary nursing with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and recent experience working in a research animal facility and demonstrable technical and surgical skills appropriate for a research animal facility.
  • A genuine care for animals and an understanding of their needs in the research environment and demonstrated skills in animal handling, including the collection of biological specimens.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member, including the coordination of teams to successfully perform all required tasks.
  • Demonstrated understanding of research principles and the role of animals in scientific research and an extensive knowledge of legislation relevant to the operation of research animal facilities.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to a range of people.
  • Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.
  • Experience working in a PC2 environment.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

  • 17% super and salary packaging.
  • Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
  • Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
  • A range of support and wellbeing programs.
Others

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free.

If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

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