Animal Technician Cryopreservation Core

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Animal Technician - Cryopreservation Core

• Part time Ongoing - 20 hrs/wk (4 hrs/day ) - The position requires flexible hours
• Classification - 1BU11 - 1BU55
• Attractive salary packaging options are available

We are seeking an Animal Technician to provide requisite animal technology support for the cryopreservation and rederivations service. Working with the Core Facility Manager to ensure the provision of a high quality 'user-oriented' animal reproductive technology service. To support the managers on issues of compliance, animal welfare and routine preparation and scheduling. Responsible for the daily husbandry, health monitoring and records of mouse colonies in an efficient manner under supervision.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To assist in our quarantine facility and at times work independently. The position requires flexible working hours.
• To provide and ensure high quality animal husbandry and to maintain high animal ethical standards.
• Assist with injection and collection techniques under supervision in accordance with SOP's, AEEC approval and guidelines. - Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, biohazard and animal welfare rules and regulations.
• To maintain a high level of hygiene and tidiness within facility.
• Effective communication and liaison with laboratory staff and team members.

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements, whilst experience in the use of colony management databases and a Diploma of Applied Science - Animal Technology or higher is desired.

• Animal husbandry experience
• Knowledge of mouse breeding regimes
• Knowledge of PC2 containment requirements

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Jan Williamson

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Applications Close: 19 November 2025

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Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.