Animal Technical Officer

Queensland Animal Science Precinct-
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About This Opportunity

Join our team as a Technical Officer (Remote Sites) to support and supervise research projects at our QASP facility and remote sites. You'll work under the guidance of Assistant Managers to ensure compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across a diverse range of research activities involving animal handling.

You'll be responsible for facilitating research activities spanning from methane research projects throughout the East Coast ,Northern Territory and potentially other parts of Australia, to assisting with intensive livestock research projects located on the Gatton Campus.

This position will be located within the UQ Gatton Campus, but significant travel will be required as part of this role. Willingness to travel, including rural and regional Australia, necessitating nights away from home, are essential as part of this position.

Key responsibilities will include:
Research Activities- Provide technical support in livestock research, operating in both intensive and extensive settings while adhering to SOPs.- Participate in planning, organizing, and conducting experimental research projects across various animal species, under the guidance of Assistant Managers Research and Operational.- Assemble research equipment and set up facilities, including training staff, and ensure the care and maintenance of equipment and experiments.- Maintain accurate records of activities, results, and outcomes, while assisting with research projects as directed.- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, collaborators, university staff, and students to achieve project outcomes.- Oversee project activities to ensure proper use of facilities and equipment, adhering to safety guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Finance and Administration- Assist in formulating Service Level Agreements (SLA) and ensure accurate data recording and reporting in compliance with WHS, OGTR, DAFF, and ISO9001 guidelines.- Provide advice on optimal resource utilization and practical aspects of facility management, under the direction of Assistant Managers Research and Operational.- Follow protocols for the QASP Sustainability Program to ensure the welfare of staff, students, research animals, and the environment.

This is a full time, three year appointment at HEW Level 5. Significant travel across Australia will be an essential part of this role.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,396 - $86,029 plus super 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $90,553 - $100,654 per annum.

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About You- Completion of a relevant degree and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.- Possess technical knowledge and skills to support livestock animal research projects within an intensive and extensive animal research facility.- Possess basic mechanical and workshop skills and practical knowledge and competencies in the use of hand tools, plant and machinery and where necessary the possession or capability to possess the required permits for the use of tractors, forklifts and other heavy machinery.- Demonstrate practical knowledge of animal husbandry practices, animal welfare, management, biosafety and biosecurity systems in intensive and extensive animal environment.- Possess an understanding of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes and adherence to animal ethics guidelines.- Demonstrated knowledge of use of animal sampling equipment, animal handling methods and acquiring preparing and presenting biological material and also decontamination and sterilizing processes.- Competence in data recording and the use of computer hardware and a range of software including the use of the Microsoft Office suite.- Experience in working independently in remote locations where you were required to problem solve, including technical issues, preferably in a livestock related setting.-
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with work colleagues, researchers and post graduate students.- Ability to problem solve, prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.- Ability to travel to remote locations and work remotely for a longer period of time.- Ability to drive (Queensland C Class Licence) and possess plant operation certification.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa