• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training including a current open drivers licence
• Knowledge and experience in the low stress husbandry, handling, restraint and care of animals, especially dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs and sheep
• Experience in working with and handling animals in a laboratory/technical field
• Knowledge and experience in companion animal behaviour and medical and surgical nursing, including anaesthesia and analgesia monitoring of patients.
• Knowledge of the relevant codes and acts governing the use of animals in research and teaching
• Computer literacy in software applications for word processing, databases, spreadsheets and email and the ability to keep accurate records.
• An affinity for, and experience in handling animals, with a commitment to animal welfare
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a team member and establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues, staff across the University, students and external clients
• High level of organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise competing work demands independently and an ability to initiate improvements in work practices
• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity

What We Can Offer  

This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to October 2023 at HEW Level 4.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $66,733.35 to $70,842.86 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $78,078.02 to $82,886.15 per annum.

Vaccinations and Immunisation

It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University’s Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL 2.60.08).  The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Background Checks

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.