About the role:

A unique opportunity to support the Core Animal Services team has become available at the Florey Institute as a Facility Support Technician.  The Core Animal Services Team are a supportive and highly respected team that play an integral part in the operation of the Florey Institute.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• All aspects of processing rodent caging associated with the Bio-resources facilities including; cleaning, washing, autoclaving, waste removal and disposal, replenishing cages with bedding and enrichment, replenishing supplies of essential items within the facility and logistics of heavy stock items
• Physical work – please note this role is physically demanding and requires conducting repetitive movements and tasks and the movement of heavy items for most of the working day
• Animal work – please note this role requires working in an enclosed space in proximity to rodents and rodent waste material for most of the working day
• Working and communicating effectively with the Core Animals Services Team
• Compliance with all animal services protocols and procedures

The Facility Support Technician working hours are from 7:00am – 3:00pm (Monday – Friday).  This role can only be performed onsite at our Parkville facilities.  Public holiday work may be required on a rotating roster.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.

This position is fixed-term full time (1.0 FTE) until 4 November 2022. This role is classified at a rate of Higher Education Worker Level 3-1 (HEW 3-1) and attracts a salary offer of $52,941 per annum.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 5pm (AEST) on 5 November 2021.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• A high standard of work ethic and reliability
• Self-motivation, initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal direction
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand, lift items/equipment including heavy items/equipment, and conduct repetitive movements and tasks, for most of the working day is essential
• Ability to work in close proximity to animals and animal material in an enclosed space for most of the working day is essential
• Previous experience in a Bio-resources facility, cleaning, animal facility washroom or use of Tecniplast equipment is desirable

What we offer:

Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program

For enquiries, please email Mat Salzone or contact our Human Resources Team.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or to consent to a criminal record check.

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