Animal Technical Assistant

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking an Animal Technical Assistant based at Dutton Park, Brisbane, to support world-class biomedical and scientific research through animal care and technical services. You will work with researchers and staff to deliver high welfare, compliant care for laboratory rodents and other species, including breeding support and routine procedures, within a regulated environment.

The role offers a full-time, fixed-term contract ending 25 June 2027 with a base salary of AUD

Qualifications

• Qualifications in animal technology, biological sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a regulated laboratory animal environment with high welfare standards.
• Knowledge of breeding programs, colony management and record-keeping.
• Experience handling laboratory animals and performing routine procedures.
• Understanding biosecurity, WHS and compliance in animal research.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with researchers and staff.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality animal care, husbandry and breeding services for laboratory animals.
• Perform routine procedures including injections, sample collection, and euthanasia per protocols.
• Maintain facility operations, biosecurity, inventory and respond to alarms.
• Provide compliance support and clear communication to researchers and stakeholders.

Skills

Animal welfare

Regulated environment

Biosecurity

Record-keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Animal technology or related qualification

Job description

• Biological Resources
• Full-time, fixed-term position up to 25/06/2027
• Base salary will be in the range $79,096 - $83,863 + 17% super (HEW Level 4).
• Based at our Dutton Park location.

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team supporting world-class biomedical and scientific research through the delivery of exceptional animal care and technical services. As an Animal Technical Assistant, you will contribute to a regulated research environment where animal welfare, operational excellence, compliance and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside researchers, supervisors and fellow technical professionals, you will help create the conditions that enable impactful scientific discoveries while upholding the highest standards of care and biosecurity.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Deliver high-quality animal care, husbandry and breeding services for laboratory rodents and other species, ensuring optimal animal welfare, colony health and accurate record-keeping.
• Perform routine and technical procedures, including injections, sample collection, breeding support and euthanasia, in accordance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain facility operations, cleanliness and biosecurity by operating equipment, monitoring life-support systems, managing inventory and responding promptly to alarms or incidents.
• Provide effective operational and compliance support to researchers and stakeholders through clear communication, sound technical advice and collaborative teamwork, including participation in rostered after-hours work.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in animal technology, biological sciences or a related discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of training and practical experience.
• Demonstrated capability to work confidently within a regulated laboratory animal environment while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
• Sound knowledge of animal breeding programs, colony management and record-keeping processes, or the ability to rapidly develop this expertise.
• Experience handling laboratory animals and performing routine technical procedures with accuracy, care and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and compliance requirements relevant to animal research environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships with researchers, technical staff and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, maintain attention to detail and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to service excellence, continuous improvement and supporting research outcomes that create meaningful impact.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.

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.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69637).