Animal Technician

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia The Australian National University Full time $64,487 - $76,939 per year

Classification: ANU Officer 2/3 (Technical)

Salary package: $64,487 - $76,939 per annum plus 17% superannuation 

Term: Full time, Continuing Contingent Funded (CCF)

This position iscontinuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 13/03/2027

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD & PEWER ANU023 Animal Technician_APF

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

  • Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,

  • Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,

  • Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team at the Australian Phenomics Facility (APF) providing laboratory animal care and technical support to research teams in the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR).

This role is integral to the support of the JCSMR research groups by providing high quality, best practice animal care to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity. Animal Technicians are responsible for providing daily care, monitoring and maintenance of laboratory animals and equipment within the Animals Services division. The successful applicant will be able to work in fast-paced environment, understand the importance of following procedures, will have demonstrated good attention to detail, accurate record-keeping skills and the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. Experience working in science or animal care are desirable.

This position is not suitable for candidates who have a rodent allergy.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the John Curtin School of Medical Research here.

For more information about the position please contactCassandra Phillis, Scientific Services Manager on T:

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

  • A current curriculum vitae (CV), and

  • No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The committee will however consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our Recruitment team at E: Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Saturday, 6 September 2025, 11.55PM (AEST)

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