• Innovative, collaborative and team-orientated environment
• Modern, world-class facilities
• Convenient Randwick location, across the road from UNSW Light Rail Stop
• Flexible working options

Children's Cancer Institute is wholly dedicated to putting an end to childhood cancer and is the only medical research institute in Australia solely dedicated to this cause. We don't just hope to do it – we will do it, and we're looking for the brightest minds to help us get there. Children's Cancer Institute provides the best possible environment for our staff to thrive in, with state-of-the-art facilities at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW Australia – one of the leading cancer research centres in the world.

This position is a key research support within the Core Services team. Animal Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day support and operations of all animal facility programs. Animal health and welfare is paramount, and the Animal Technician will ensure that these values are carried through in all that they do with their excellent industry skills and knowledge.

The Animal Facility supports our researchers with experimental outcomes through our Research Services platform. This is an invaluable program that connects all levels of technicians with research outcomes and provides continuous improvement and development for the Animal Facility team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the welfare of CCI research animals
• Supports the timely and adequate provision of animals for research at CCI, either by direct involvement or by working with the Animal Facility Coordinator/Snr Animal Technician to oversee colony breeding
• Responsible for animal husbandry
• Responsible for GM breeding colony management
• Responsible for monitoring and assessing an animal’s well-being and taking prompt action to euthanise an animal to minimise any pain or distress. In accordance with the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
• Responsible for maintaining records and monitoring results required for working with animals in NSW
• Maintain the WH&S culture within CCI’s animal facility, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are followed, thereby promoting a safe working environment
• Responsible for staff adherence to all the relevant guidelines for working with animals in NSW. This includes but is not limited to the University of NSW animal ethics committee, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Australian Research and Review Panel and the National Health and Medical Research guidelines
• Supports the ordering of animals, supplies, and consumables
• Supports and supervises the volunteers completing work experience
• Manage relationships with all third party suppliers as they relate to equipment/consumables purchase and maintenance agreement negotiation and execution

Qualifications, experience and skills required:

• Tertiary Animal Science qualifications or equivalent experience (TAFE and/or University)
• 3-5+ years of animal technician experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated animal ethical and welfare knowledge
• Breeding colony experience
• Animal identification (ear notching/ tagging)
• Tail tipping
• Demonstrated technique competencies highly desirable - IP injection, IV injection, IV bleeds, Anaesthesia, Cardiac puncture, Abdominal palpation and euthanasia.
• Knowledge of WH&S legislation, OGTR PC2 requirements
• Strong Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Database skills highly desirable
• Inventory management
• Superior interpersonal skills – ability of interact with employees at all levels within and outside the institute in order to facilitate optimal outcomes
• Ability to make decisions, analyses, interprets and facilitates the resolution of issues

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring workplace. You'll be rewarded with a friendly and professional flexible work environment, comprehensive on-campus facilities, competitive salary, salary packaging options, access to a leading EAP program and regular social activities. Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.

A detailed job description and additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/careers-study . We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. To apply, please click the 'APPLY' link and forward both your resume AND cover letter (mandatory) clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required.

Note: Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date; which is dependent on the status of the recruitment process. Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will be holding an online assessment centre on the 30th of November, which will require 2 hours of your time from 9-11am. 

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