Animal Attendant

Job Title

Animal Attendant

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for an Animal attendant to join the Biosevices department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

Animal Attendants are responsible for the smooth running of the cage wash area within the Parkville Animal Facility. They must provide cleaning services for either the clean and dirty side of the washroom facility to ensure equipment, feed and bedding used by the animal technicians is kept well stocked and processed in a timely manner.

Key challenges include:
- A physically demanding role, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, to kneel, bend and reach while working. Some degree of repetitiveness.- Moderate to heavy lifting.- Ability to prioritise workload.- Use of specialised electrical equipment and/or machinery, e.g. cage washer, autoclaves.- Safe handling of industrial cleaners and other chemicals

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- No prior knowledge or experience is necessary relating to animal work is required.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to have a basic understanding of machinery used in the area.- Reading and comprehension of the English language is desirable.

Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 3 ($65,616-$72447). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Glen Monagle

and Giovanni Siciliano

A position description is available

here


How to Apply

Application Closing Date: 11 July 2025