The Opportunity

Telethon Kids Institute is one of Australia’s largest medical research facilities committed to improving the health & development of children through excellence in research. Our Bioresources is a state-of-the-art facility which specialises in breeding of congenic, mutant and genetically modified mouse lines used by our researchers.

We now have an opening for a Bioresources Attendant to join this dedicated team and provide excellent quality animals for research whilst ensuring the highest standards in breeding and animal welfare.

 

The Role

In this busy yet interesting role you will be responsible for a wide range of duties relating to animal breeding, husbandry and welfare.

This position is physically demanding as it involves a range of manual tasks including routine animal husbandry, colony maintenance plus some cleaning and sterilisation of equipment, resources and facilities used in laboratory animal husbandry.

As a Bioresources Attendant, some of your duties will include;

• Animal breeding using aseptic techniques and breeding colony and experimental animal maintenance
• Administer anaesthesia and other techniques
• Operate a range of animal facility equipment including autoclave and cage washer
• Animal identification and logging of incoming animals
• Administration including database management & ordering of goods
• Comply with Australian Code of Practice and TKI policies and standard operating procedures

 

About You

The ideal applicant will be an effective team player and have previous experience working in an animal facility. You will have knowledge of breeding systems and animal husbandry and understand the importance of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

Along with this the ideal applicant will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Be a strong team player and work effectively in a small team
• Physical fitness and capability which will allow manual work
• Sound administrative skills and computer literacy
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Conveniently based at Perth Children’s Hospital, this role is full time and offered on a 12-month contract to start with extension available for the right applicant.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. 

 

Our Culture

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 and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

We value our people and in return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and as a not-for-profit this includes salary packaging of up to $15, 899 (increases your take home pay!) and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, Christmas shutdown as extra annual leave, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.

 

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

For more information about the role please contact Carla Smith 

 

Closing Date:  11th February 2022- Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

 

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