Animal Technician
| Published | November 4, 2022 |
| Expires | November 16, 2022 |
| Location | Westmead, NSW, Australia |
| Category | Animal Husbandry Government positions Medical Research |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Closing Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Salary | $55,707 - $58,993 |
| Reference Number | REQ352520 |
| Supporting Document/s |
NSWH_RequisitionPD_REQ352520.pdf
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| Contact Name | Ross Matthews |
Description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Animal Technician
Remuneration: $55707.93 - $58993.09 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ352520
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The WSLHD Animal Facilities are utilised to enable medical and scientific research. Animal Technicians provide and ensure the care, husbandry, welfare and breeding management of all animal species held and bred at the facilities per the NHMRC Australian code for the care and used of animals for scientific purposes (8th Ed. 2013) and the Animal Research Act 1985 and Regulation 2010.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- Qualifications in Animal Technology (TAFE Cert III or higher) or animal related field (Bachelor of Animal Science) or demonstrated knowledge and understanding of animal research regulatory requirements (Animal Research Act, NHMRC Code and OGTR Guidelines).
- Familiarity and experience with the husbandry of non-rodent species (sheep and pigs) used in research.
- Demonstrated high quality record keeping skills and attention to detail.
- Proven good verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with common animal research procedures.
- A dedicated commitment to animal welfare.
- Availability to work on weekends if required.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Ross Matthews
Applications Close: 15th November 2022
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