Research Infrastructure Centres – Animal Care Services

• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months
• Salary range: Level 3, $58,389 - $64,675 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation (increasing to 17% from July 2021)
• Position based at Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

 

About the team

Animal Care Services (ACS) is responsible for ensuring that all animals used in research and teaching at the University are housed and cared for to standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.  The appointee will work in the containment facilities to provide a high standard of animal husbandry in a busy research environment.

 

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under direction, provide care and maintenance of laboratory animals, including husbandry procedures, cleaning, hygiene, feeding and watering of animals. You will ensure that all animals used in research and teaching at UWA are housed and cared for to the standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.

 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Year 12 or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Certificate in Animal Technology or equivalent
• Relevant experience in an animal facility relating to the care and use of laboratory animals
• Experience with the post-operative care of animals
• Good written and verbal communication skills including a cooperative team building approach to the facility staff, research personnel and students
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Knowledge of safety issues relating to the use of laboratory equipment and chemicals
• Ability to work independently and work productively as part of a team A demonstrated skill in biohazard handling procedures
• Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purpose

 

About you

You will enjoy working as part of an effective and harmonious team committed to the care and wellbeing of animals, be enthusiastic and energetic with a willingness to learn new skills.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:  Position Description - Technician, Animal House.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

 

Closing date: Friday, 3 September 2021

 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.

 

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