Animal Technician (x3)

Job Description:

About the role:

• Full-time fixed-term 3-year role, with strong possibility of extension
• Salary $62,425- $69,658 pa + 17% Super + leave loading
• Attractive and vibrant campus with good public transport links
• Working with a variety of species in laboratory rodent and large animal research facilities
• Full training provided and professional development opportunities available

Animal Services is a centralised unit that is responsible for supplying animals and managing the majority of facilities used for animal research on UNSW’s Kensington and Randwick campuses.

The major responsibilities of this position will encompass daily animal care and husbandry including environmental monitoring, enrichment, cleaning and maintenance. This position also provides support and technical assistance to researchers and students.

Accountabilities

• Provide animal care and husbandry on a daily basis, including appropriate nutrition, health care, hygiene control, housing and environmental enrichment in accordance with standard operating procedures and ethical standards/legislation.
• Correctly identify animals as per legislative requirements, including maintenance of accurate computerised and manual records of animal movements, ethics approval numbers, housing density, sex, culling and/or other information as required.
• Monitor animal wellbeing on a daily basis, maintain accurate and precise individual animal and research records and report any adverse findings to supervisor
• Maintain PC2 areas of animal facilities including designated OGTR-certified areas, and assist with cage cleaning, cage preparation, general cleaning and sterilising duties as required.
• Coordinate with other team members involved in daily animal care and husbandry duties to ensure daily objectives are achieved; participation in a weekend and public holiday roster may be requested.
• Provide care and therapies to pre- and post-operative animals under care, and assist in the administration of veterinary support to animals as required or as directed.

Skills and Experience

• Completion (or progress towards completion) of a TAFE Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Animal Studies or Animal Technology.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people by contributing positively in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently with limited supervision from time to time.
• Demonstrated experience in animal husbandry of a wide range of species, particularly rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep and pigs.
• Proficient animal handling and animal therapy skills, including experience in administering basic medical treatment to animals (e.g. injections, oral and topical medications) is desirable, but not necessary for the role.

To Apply: please submit your CV, and Cover Letter via the APPLY button.

Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 29th January

Position Description

Benefits and Culture:

• UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

Contact

Amy Denney

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

e: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.