Administration Support & Animal Attendant

EIMERIA Pty Ltd is an Australian owned veterinary vaccine company with a QC and R&D facility based at University of Melbourne, Werribee. 

Due to continued growth in the global market for veterinary vaccines, our workload has increased and we are in need of additional support.  This role will assist in two areas of the facility, the primary focus will be Administration Support to assist in the writing, formatting and issuing of quality controlled procedures and records.  This role will also assist in data entry, filing and general office duties.  The secondary focus will be to provide support to the bird room team, by assisting in the care and monitoring of chickens.  This may involve occasional weekend work when other staff are on leave or as the workload requires additional staffing.  

This is an interesting role for the right applicant but requires someone who is willing to learn and has an excellent eye for detail. The role would begin as 3 days per week, preferably Wed to Fri, and occasional weekend work.  The role may progress to permanent for the right candidate.

The following attributes are required:

• Computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and capable of completing tasks such as report writing and meeting minutes.
• Excellent literacy, attention to detail, a good communicator and a fast learner.
• Willing to work with chickens, with previous experience or education in this field highly regarded. 
• Must be physically capable to complete routine animal husbandry and cleaning tasks. 
• Maintain hygiene standards of the animal facility and laboratory areas following standard operating procedures and policies to maintain biosecurity and quality standards. 
• Flexibility in work hours required. 
• Capable of working alone or in a small team environment.

Desirable attributes:

• Experience working within a laboratory, or animal house facility would be an advantage, particularly with previous experience within an animal facility.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment including with animal ethics, APVMA or TGA.
• Positive attitude, reliable and enjoy challenges.

Preferred availabilities:

Approximately 7.6 hours per day, 3 days per week plus weekend availability for 3 hours per day (occasional/ public holidays). 

If you are interested in joining a positive team work environment within a growing Australian company and you have a passion for working in a laboratory and animal house environment, we invite you to apply for this position.

EIMERIA Pty Ltd site biosecurity prevents the employment of personnel with live poultry or other birds at home.

EIMERIA Pty Ltd is a smoke free workplace.

Employer questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Are you available to work public holidays?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?