
Casual Associate Animal Technician
1 day ago
- UQ Biological Resources
- Join our casual pool for a range of associate animal technician opportunities
- Competitive hourly rate of $42.93, plus 11.5% superannuation
- Based at our Gatton Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking reliable and committed Associate Animal Technicians to join our casual pool, providing essential care and husbandry for research animals at the Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP). This role ensures the welfare of animals while supporting general facility operations, including the use of equipment, chemicals, and other materials. You'll contribute to maintenance tasks and the daily functionality of the QASP, working under routine or general supervision.
These casual roles are located at the Gatton Campus and may require some work outside of normal working hours, including participation on the weekend/public holiday roster.
Duties And Responsibilities Include
Animal Husbandry
- Provide care and welfare for livestock, ensuring clean housing and maintaining biosecurity.
- Perform record-keeping and assist with research sampling and euthanasia as needed.
Operational Support
- Prepare facilities, operate machinery, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Support daily operations, including waste management and effective team communication.
Research Support
- Assist in research projects by performing routine procedures and providing experimental support.
- Participate in rosters, including weekend/public holiday duties, as required.
About UQ's Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ's Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our casual 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'll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- Free parking and intercampus bus
- On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
- Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
- Volunteer in our community garden
Essential
About You
- Certificate III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and relevant work experience.
- Possession of a C Class Licence and at least 2 years' experience in livestock handling and animal husbandry.
- Competence in livestock techniques (e.g., SC/IM injections, blood collection).
- Experience operating plant and machinery (e.g., tractors, forklifts) and capacity to obtain required licences/permits.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of OH&S, OGTR, DAWE regulatory requirements, and animal welfare codes.
- Experience in a research environment, meat processing, and use of power/hand tools.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia 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.
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.
Vaccinations and Immunisation:
It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent, clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University's Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants
must
upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
- Resume
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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications for this casual pool will be reviewed on an ongoing basis (R
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