Technician (Animal Facility)

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- Play an important role in ensuring the wellbeing and high standard of care of animals.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $64,597 - $71,552 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

**About the area**

Animal Care Services (ACS) is responsible for ensuring that all animals used in research and teaching at the University are housed and cared for to standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.

**About the opportunity**
- You will provide care and maintenance of animals including, cleaning, hygiene, feeding and watering of animals.
- You will work in the facilities to provide a high standard of animal husbandry in a busy research environment.
- Ensure all care, management practices and research procedures are performed according to the Animal Care Services Standard Operating Procedures and Animal Ethics Committee requirements.

**About you**
- Year 12 or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Certificate in Animal Technology or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in an animal facility relating to the care and use of animals.
- Experience with the post-operative care of animals.
- Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

**Note**:

- A current National Police Clearance Certificate,
- “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
- Able to fit the physical requirements of the position.
- Vaccinations as required Tetanus, Hepatitis B, COVID, Influenza and Q Fever vaccination is recommended.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Technician (Animal Facility)
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**How to apply**

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 17**th** October 2024.**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**About the University**

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.