Animal Attendant Grade 1 – Animal Facilities
| Published | December 13, 2022 |
| Expires | January 8, 2023 |
| Location | Parkville, VIC, Australia |
| Category | Animal Husbandry Medical Research |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Closing Date | 08/01/2022 |
| Contact Name | Brent Fullerton |
| Contact Phone | 0407 683 148 |
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.
Position Title: Animal Technician, Cancer Research Division
Employment Status: Permanent Full-time (two positions available)
Department: Animal Facility
Location: Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Parkville, Melbourne
Hours: 80 hours per fortnight
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Our Cancer Research Division is currently seeking a full time Animal Technician to join our multi-disciplinary and dynamic Animal Facility Core. The position is a permanent full-time contract, which will also require the successful candidate to participate in weekend and public holiday rosters.
The principle responsibilities of this position are animal husbandry, colony management and record keeping. The position works closely with other animal technicians as well as research staff and students. You will support the team leader and manager on issues of compliance, animal welfare and assist with the daily activities and maintenance of the facility.
The successful applicant will need to possess and demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Commitment to ethical treatment of animals
- Good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- High level of reliability
The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of compliance regulations including POCTA Act, AQIS, PC2 & OGTR and Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
It is desirable for the successful candidate to have completed a Diploma of Applied Science – Animal Technology or equivalent, and experience in colony management, including genetically modified animals.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. Application will be closed 11:59 pm 8th Jan 2023.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position profile below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Brent Fullerton
Position Title: Animal Core Facility Manager
Contact Number: 0407 683 148
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Position Summary
To provide high quality animal welfare and husbandry to mouse breeding or experimental colonies.
To support the Managers and Team Leaders on issues of compliance, staff planning, animal welfare, and to assist with the daily operations of the Animal Breed.
Key Effectiveness Areas:
- Responsible for the daily husbandry, health monitoring and records of mouse colonies in an efficient manner under supervision.
- 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.
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
Salary Classification Range 1BU11-1BU88
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Team Leader
- Senior Animal Core Manager
- Animal Facility Staff
- Research staff and students
- Work placement students
External:
- External mouse facilities and staff
- Approved suppliers/couriers
Education
Skills
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Extensive animal husbandry experience
- Experience in working at a high level of responsibility in an Animal Facility
- Extensive knowledge of mouse breeding regimes
- Knowledge of PC2 containment requirements
- Diploma of Applied Science (or currently undertaking)– Animal Technology or higher
Desirable:
- Experience in the use of colony management databases
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