• Full-Time, Continuing
• Located at Melbourne, Bundoora Campus
• [HEO4] - $64,566- $68,310 per annum + 17% superannuation

 

About the position

The Animal Technician Officer will perform duties encompassing animal husbandry, monitoring and provision of technical support according to documented standard operating procedures, work instructions and AEC/IBC approvals. The Animal Technician Officer has a high level of skill and capability in routine activities and will deliver a consistently high standard of technical support and animal care, supported by Senior LARTF team members as required.

 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Diploma of Animal Technology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant workplace experience in animal research facilities.
• Skills and experience with a variety of animals used in research and teaching demonstrating sound knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding, health and welfare monitoring, and technical procedures. Experience with genetically modified rodent colonies is essential; experience working with zebrafish will be highly regarded.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

 

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

 

How to apply

Closing date:  23rd Mach 2022 at 11:55 PM AEDT

Position Enquiries: Tanmay Shekhar

Recruitment Enquiries:  Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 563072 PD - Animal Technician Officer.pdf

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

 

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

 

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

 

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