• UQ Biological Resources
• Full-time fixed term position through to July 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $82,133.76 - $91,295.50 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our Translational Research Institute

About This Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Animal Technical Officer to join our team at the Translational Research Institute (TRI). In this role, you'll support researchers by overseeing animal care, husbandry, and breeding programs while ensuring compliance with ethical and facility standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high-quality care, husbandry, and welfare monitoring of laboratory animals
• Support colony management, including health checks, necropsies, and sample collection
• Maintain cleanliness, biosecurity, and facility equipment to required standards
• Review animal ethics applications and provide compliance guidance
• Perform basic animal procedures and prepare/administer restricted drugs as required
• Supervise and support technical staff and coordinate daily tasks in consultation with supervisors
• Liaise with researchers to facilitate facility services and scheduling

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Salary packaging options

About You

• We're looking for a qualified and experienced animal technician with:
• A degree, diploma, or Certificate III in animal science/technology (or equivalent experience), plus 2+ years in a laboratory animal facility
• Experience managing complex genetically modified rodent colonies
• Proficiency in basic animal procedures (e.g. identification, substance delivery, sample collection)
• Experience supervising and training staff, and supporting experimental work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise and report professionally
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements including Animal Ethics, Biosafety, Biosecurity, and WHS

Desirable:

• Experience with assisted reproductive technologies
• Skills in intermediate procedures (e.g. anaesthesia, SC implants, tissue harvests)

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations and medical clearance.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Lennane at [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54174).