About the Role

As the Animal Technician, you will have specific responsibility for a designated room within the mouse facility at BRC under supervision by a senior technician and Unit Managers. This will include husbandry, record keeping for the colonies in the rooms in accordance with Victoria legislation, Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes and PC2 requirements. Once the Animal Technician is trained, they will assist senior technicians in basic genetics, colony management and perform basic experimental techniques under supervision. The Animal Technician has responsibility of keeping their work area clean and tidy in accordance to the facilities guidelines.

Typical duties as the Animal Technician include:

• Animal care and husbandry
• Performing different sample/ tissue collection techniques (in accordance with AEC approval and guidelines)
• Communicate with researchers and staff

Classifications for this position will range from BQ1 - BQ6 ($29.37 - $34.20 per hour., plus casual loading).

Your Contribution

• Diploma of Animal Technology or equivalent or studying towards this qualification
• Knowledge of the principles of infection control and application to maintain animal health standards in the animal colony
• Knowledge and application of Animal ethics legislation and welfare requirements, PC2 principles when working with laboratory animals in research
• Knowledge of and adherence to Bureau of Animal Welfare, Animal Ethics Committee, AQIS and PC2 requirements
• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

About Bio Resources Centre

The BioResources Centre (BRC) and the Experimental Medical Surgical Unit (EMSU) are a breeding, holding and experimental facility for genetically modified animals to assist researchers on the St Vincent’s Hospital Campus. The BRC is fitted out with individual ventilated cage systems from Tecniplast in 5 large mouse holding rooms and 5 procedure rooms as well as the usual equipment processing and storage areas. The EMSU facility also caters for larger and small animals. EMSU also has a small quarantine facility with SPF status.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.