• Full-Time, Continuing opportunity
• Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne, Bundoora campus
• Be part of a passionate and innovative team

 

About the position

La Trobe University is home to a dynamic community of researchers producing world-class research with an impact on society. The La Trobe Animal Research and Teaching Facility (LARTF) is a Research Platform that provides the expertise, infrastructure, and technical support required to facilitate the diverse range of research activities involving animals at La Trobe University.

The Material Support and Animal Technician will perform duties encompassing materials/enclosures cleaning/decontamination, animal husbandry, providing essential material supplies to work areas, conducting stock inventory, material/animal transfers between work areas, animal health monitoring, and technical support according to documented procedures.

The appointee will have a high level of skill and capability in routine activities and deliver a consistently high standard of technical support and animal care, supported by Senior LARTF team members as required. The duties and responsibilities in the position may vary according to operational needs as animal species, number and the type of research being supported within the facility change over time.

 

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 of relevant work experience in animal research.
• Ability to provide factual advice requires proficiency in work area rules and regulations.
• Quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of advice in response to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to organise own and others’ activities to meet objectives.
• Ability to contribute to procedures and systems within the work area to improve efficiency and service quality. Be willing to learn new skills and acquire knowledge.
• Skills and experience with various 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 and zebrafish will be highly regarded.
• Skills and experience with various equipment used in animal research facilities such as cage washer, sterilizer/autoclave, bottle washer/filler and other stations.

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

 

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

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Monday, 10th July 2023

Position Enquiries:  Tanmay Shekhar, Manager, LARTF Operations

Email: T.Shekhar@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email:  B.trajanov@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Material Support and Animal Technician.pdf

 

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• An up to date resume
• A separate document addressing the essential criteria in the position description

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

 

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

 

 

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