Senior Animal Technician
About the role
- Based in Biological Services, Research and Innovation North Terrace Campus
- Full-time, 38-month fixed-term contract
- Salary range: $75,366 to $82,607 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
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About the role
About the role
About the role
About the role
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Biomedical research animal husbandry, including breeding and barrier or Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) practices.
- Technical procedures such as injections, venepuncture, biopsies and post-operative care.
- Familiarity with Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Institute Biosafety Committee (IBC) and associated facility procedures.
- The ability to create and maintain accurate written and electronic records.
- Work health and safety, infection control, sterilisation and aseptic techniques in animal facilities.
- Support researchers through training in animal handling and facility protocols, while ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and readily available for operational needs.
You must hold a valid Australian driver's licence. Evening, weekend and public holiday work, including roster participation, may be required.
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Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 18 October 2026
(quoting reference number 493510)
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