Assistant Animal Technician

• Full time, continuing position. Located at St Leonards at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH)
• Opportunity to provide research excellence through high level animal welfare
• Base Salary $73,596 - $81,724 (HEO3) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Laboratory Animal Services team is looking forAssistant Animal Techniciansto provide the day-to-day care for animals including the husbandry, health and welfare, facility maintenance and record keeping. The Assistant Animal Technician will actively participate in the implementation of relevant policies and procedures to ensure appropriate animal welfare standards and regulatory compliance in day-to-day operations, and to support efficient operations. Amazing opportunity to join a terrific team and gain invaluable experience working in leading facilities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide sound technical research support and assistance to researchers, students and other technical staff working in the facility
• maintain the workplace, ensuring that the research requirements are met effectively
• ensure the animal facilities are compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• ensure animal facility is compliant with regulatory requirement
• prepare reporting and documentation
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities

About you

• a qualification in a relevant field or the equivalent in training and experience
• a valid Australian Driver's License
• a First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain one
• experience in managing rodent breeding colonies
• a commitment to animal welfare and to the use of animals in research conducted in accordance with the NSW Animal Research Act and a practical understanding of the outcomes sought by relevant regulatory code
• animal handling and animal care skills of a high standard, especially in relation to common laboratory species and experience with SPF principles
• a willingness to work as part of a team and flexibility to work in any of Laboratory Animal Services' facilities (including availability to work additional hours or to participate in a weekend roster as required).

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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Applications Close

Saturday 27 April 2024 11:59 PM