Animal Technician

**Animal Technician**:
**Position Number**:0059741
**Location**:East Melbourne
**Role type**:Part-time (0.66FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery
**Salary**:UOM 3 - $66,527 - $73,453 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to groundbreaking research / Ensure animal welfare / Gain diverse experience with multiple species.
- to join our dedicated team of animal technicians and make a difference in scientific advancement.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As an Animal Technician, your role will be supporting cutting-edge research and teaching activities.

You'll have the opportunity to care for and manage a variety of laboratory species, ensuring their health and wellbeing while assisting researchers and academics.

Your expertise will contribute directly to scientific advancements in medicine, dentistry, and health services.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Animal Care and Welfare**:Provide daily care, monitor health, perform euthanasia when required, and ensure the wellbeing of research animals.
- **Research Support**:Assist in preparing animals for procedures, maintain colonies, and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
- **Facility Management**:Maintain clean and safe environments, manage inventory, and adhere to regulatory policies.
- **Collaboration and Training**:Work closely with researchers, participate in training activities, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a compassionate and detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to animal welfare, the ability to work effectively in a team environment supporting scientific research, and be flexible with working arrangements (including weekend and public holiday shift work.)

**You may also**:

- Hold a Diploma of Animal Technology or equivalent qualification.
- Have demonstrated experience in animal handling techniques and maintaining accurate records.
- Possess knowledge of regulatory systems governing animal research, including relevant Codes of Practice.
- Show excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Have practical experience in a research setting and familiarity with quarantine requirements and breeding programs.
- Be comfortable with physical activities including manual handling and animal restraint.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently when 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:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- 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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team - “Department of Otolaryngology”**
At Melbourne University’s Department of Otolaryngology BRC, our small team provides cutting-edge research support through ethical animal care dedicated to advancing scientific discovery in collaboration with leading healthcare specialist organisations. Our enthusiasm for animals provides a stable base to every daily task and what drives each one of us to better the lives of the animals we work with in order to advance pivotal research projects.

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