Animal Technician

**Role type**:Full-time;Continuing
**Department**:Business Services
**Salary**:UOM 4 - $78,824 to $83,655p.a. plus 17% super
- Advance animal welfare.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**
Join the University of Melbourne as an Animal Technician, where you'll play a vital role in supporting cutting-edge biomedical research. You'll contribute to the care and management of various animal species, ensuring their well-being while facilitating groundbreaking research projects. This exciting opportunity will allow you to develop your expertise in animal care while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Animal Care and Husbandry: Provide exceptional care and husbandry for various animal species, ensuring their well-being and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Research Support: Assist researchers with experimental procedures, breeding strategies, and data collection, ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
- Facility Management: Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and contribute to the smooth operation of the animal facilities.
- Training and Collaboration: Assist in training staff and students, and work collaboratively with researchers and technical staff to promote a positive working culture.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong background in animal care, possessing excellent attention to detail and a commitment to promoting animal welfare in a research setting.

**You may also**:

- Possess a relevant degree or diploma in Animal Technology or a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience working in animal care.
- Demonstrate a high level of practical experience with the care and use of animals in a research setting, including breeding techniques and manipulative procedures.
- Have a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, including the "Code," Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, OGTR, and DAWR guidelines, as well as OHS guidelines.
- Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and technical staff.
- Be reliable, able to work independently and as part of a team, and willing to work weekends and public holidays as required.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What**we**offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team -**Business Services**
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.

Melbourne Bioresources is a university wide platform that brings together all the small animal facilities on campus and combines the resources and expertise of many skilled staff. The platform offers a high standard of service to UoM researchers combined with best practice in animal care and welfare. Bioresources staff maybe required to work across a number of different animal facilities within the Parkville Campus and with the AgriBio PC3 facility at Bundoora

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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