Associate Animal Technician

• UQ Biological Resources

• Full-time, fixed-term position up to October 2028  

• Base salary will be in the range $67,587 - $74, % Superannuation (HEW Level 3) 

• Based across our St. Lucia and Herston Campus

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.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct daily husbandry, welfare checks, and routine procedures for laboratory rodents (e.g., injections, sample collection, euthanasia).

• Manage breeding colonies, including data recording and monitoring.

• Maintain and clean animal facilities and equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.

• Ensure compliance with animal welfare and biosafety regulations, including work on rostered weekends and public holidays.

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/paid primary care leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, 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 

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

• On campus childcare options 

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

• Certificate III in Laboratory Animal Technology (TAFE QLD) or equivalent, with at least 2 years' experience in small laboratory animal care and handling.

• Demonstrated competence in routine rodent techniques, including injections, sample collection, and euthanasia.

• Understanding of industry and regulatory requirements (OH&S, OGTR, DAFF, AEC) and ability to comply with institutional policies.

• Experience in planning, prioritising workloads, working independently, and meeting deadlines.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively within a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with prior experience in an animal facility regarded positively. 

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.   

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Bruce at  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

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  

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.  

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 Thursday 16th October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for DATE.