Associate Animal Technician

• UQ Biological Resources
• 2 x Full time fixed term positions available for up to 3 years.
• Base salary will be in the range $66, $72, % Superannuation (HEW Level 3)
• One position is Based at our St Lucia Campus and the other is based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity
As an Associate Animal Technician, you will play a hands-on role in the daily operations of our animal facilities, including the provision of care, monitoring animal health and welfare, maintaining breeding programs, and supporting research activities. Working under the direction of the Senior Animal Facility Manager, you will also contribute to cleaning, waste management, equipment processing, and ensure compliance with strict regulatory and ethical standards.

These positions offer an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing meaningfully to research that addresses global challenges in health, science, and innovation. The role may be based at one of UQBR's locations across St Lucia or Herston campuses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Daily husbandry and welfare checks of laboratory rodents
• Breeding colony management and data recording
• Performing routine procedures (e.g., injections, sample collection, euthanasia)
• Cleaning and maintaining animal facilities and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with animal welfare and biosafety regulations
• Working rostered weekends and public holidays

About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Certificate III in Laboratory Animal Technology (TAFE QLD) or interstate equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in small laboratory animal care facilities.
• At least 2 years of experience with animal house procedures and small laboratory animal handling techniques
• Demonstrated experience and competence with routine techniques in rodents (injections, sample collection, and euthanasia)
• Demonstrated understanding of industry regulatory requirements e.g., OH&S, OGTR, DAFF, and AEC regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other team members
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail & capacity to work effectively in a team environment
• At least 6 months' work experience in an animal facility would be well regarded.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the University's OH&S policies and procedures, or demonstrated the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations and medical clearance
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Bruce at [email protected]
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Medical Clearance
Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.
Applications close Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R

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