• Full time (38 hours), fixed term role for 5 months
  
• Opportunity to provide research excellence through providing high level animal welfare
  
• Base Salary $76,356 - $84,789 (HEO3) + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

The Laboratory Animal Services team is looking for an Assistant Animal Technician to provide animal husbandry services across LAS facilities based at Camperdown and Kolling Institute (RNSH). In this role you will perform routine animal husbandry tasks including cage changing, cage checking and general monitoring of animal health.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• performs routine and some more complex animal care, breeding and technical tasks to a high standard including all aspects of animal husbandry, record keeping and health monitoring
  
• ensure that animal records are accurate and up to date, collecting and submitting data for regulatory compliance, financial operations and human resources
  
• communicate concerns with animal welfare promptly and assist the Animal Facility Officers and the Animal Welfare Veterinarian in resolving any issues
  
• clean all husbandry related equipment and maintain animal facilities in a safe, clean and well-organised state
  
• monitor equipment and infrastructure to ensure reliable and safe operation; initiate repairs and maintenance in accordance with relevant approval procedures and manage the ordering and use of consumables to ensure economic operation and continuity of supply
  
• implement and monitor compliance with local policies and procedures to support compliance with regulatory requirements including those relating to work health and safety, animal welfare and gene technology
  
• participate in an overtime roster providing routine inspections on weekends and delivery of essential animal husbandry tasks on public holidays if required
  

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
  
• 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 codes
  
• 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).
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tara Ritchie, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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