Assistant Animal Technician

Job no: 578084

Work type: Full-time, Part-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Administration

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Two Continuing Positions Available – x1 Fulltime and x1 Part-time (0.5FTE)
• HEW 4 $76,967 - $81, % Superannuation

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Assistant Animal Technician, you will:

• Provide support in Aquatic, Aviary, Wildlife and rodent animal husbandry and technology, conduct sanitisation, plant maintenance, water quality monitoring and other care related activities for animals as directed.
• Feed animals daily in accordance with all feeding protocols.
• Under broad direction, maintain and care for animals by ensuring that they are observed on a daily basis to assess health, ecological conditions, social environment and ensure clean food, water and an enriched environment is provided daily.
• Under broad direction document animal history and any other data as required.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience.
• Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in the care of animals e.g aquatic, avian, wildlife and rodent species.
• Knowledge of animal use in research and teaching in a broad range.
• Frequent work outside business hours is required (e.g., the work pattern includes hours outside business hours, weekend, University and public holiday rosters and on call work).

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Taylor, Manager, Animal Services, Research Systems & Infrastructure on

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 18th November 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 05 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time