The Opportunity

Here at Telethon Kids Institute, we believe that effective research governance and ethics promotes a positive research culture and sustainable practices that facilitate the conduct of high-quality research.

High standards of animal welfare, including state-of-the-art housing conditions, rigorous and regular welfare monitoring, and an on-site veterinarian and well-trained staff are central to our commitment to promote ethical, humane and responsible care of animals used for scientific purposes. These standards ensure that we minimise discomfort for animals and enable researchers to secure reliable results.

The Animal Welfare Officer supports the Institute in the delivery of excellence in Animal Research by providing expert veterinary and animal welfare support and advice to the Bioresources facility and research community.  This role is responsible for overseeing the welfare of animals used in research and ensuring the Institute meets the standards, guidelines and regulations with regards to working with animals for the purpose of medical research in accordance with the NH&MRC Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

Some of your duties will include but not be limited to;

• Liaise with the Institute’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and review applications as a member of the pre-submission review team.
• Provide veterinary support for research animals  including examination of sick animals, liaising with researchers to enact a treatment plan and providing veterinary advice for in-house breeding animals.
• Provide animal welfare and technical advice, and deliver training to researchers, students and staff in animal procedures/ techniques.
• Oversee the health monitoring of animals and review adverse events.
• Be available on-call in response to animal emergencies to ensure actions are taken to maintain animal welfare standards.
• Write and review operating procedures and reports for the AEC and the Institute, regarding animal health, veterinary matters and relevant aspects of facility management.

 

About you

Our preferred applicant will have a tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science and current registration as a veterinarian in Western Australia.

The key to your success will also be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Relevant veterinary experience, and demonstrated experience in veterinary care and welfare of animals in a research environment, particularly laboratory rodents in a scientific institution, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the NH&MRC Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific purposes, and the Animal Welfare Act in WA as it relates to use of animals for scientific purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to be organised, set goals, develop priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Solutions focussed and good at problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

 

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationary.

 

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.

For more information about the role please contact Deborah McDonald, Manager, Animal Research Governance and Welfare

Contact Email: deborah.mcdonald@telethonkids.org.au

Closing Date: 16th October 2023 - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

 

 

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