Animal Welfare and Biosafety Officer

**Work type**:Continuing
- Full time, continuing position
- La Trobe Bundoora Campus Location
- Higher Education Officer Level 7

**About the position**

The Animal Ethics and Biosafety Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical conduct across all breeding, training, and research activities involving animals at the University.

This position is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Animal Code) and the Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. The Officer will also help implement best-practice veterinary and animal care standards, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, ethical responsibility, and institutional accountability in the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have
- The appointee will have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in research or research administration with at least 2 years’ subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience in regulatory compliance and auditing.
- Previous experience in conducting compliance audits to a high standard.
- Ability to work both independently with mínimal direction and within a team.
- Understanding of laboratory animal science, animal ethics and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of humane care and housing of animals with understanding of applicable legislation, standards and guidelines.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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**Benefits**:

- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm Monday the 28th of May 2025
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing the key selection criteria located under the “Essential Criteria: Skills and knowledge required for the position” section with the Position Description

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.