Animal Technician

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research; Parkville; In loco; AUD 78.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Very competitive salary packaging

12% superannuation

General living expenses support

Descrizione del lavoro

WEHI is seeking an Animal Technician to join the Biosciences Department in Melbourne. The role focuses on care, husbandry and maintenance of genetically manipulated mice, with duties including breeding, cage cleaning, and record keeping.

You will assist researchers with techniques such as tissue removal and injections. Essential qualifications include a Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent) and at least 4 years of mouse work experience in a research setting, plus familiarity with

Competenze

• Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent) is required.
• At least 4 years practical mice experience in a research environment.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory instruments for animal research.
• Good computer literacy.
• Proficiency in techniques used in a mouse research facility.

Mansioni

• Care, husbandry and maintenance of genetically manipulated mice.
• Assist researchers with tissue removal and injections.
• Maintain breeding programs and accurate records.
• Ensure animal health and welfare monitoring to high standards.
• Communicate findings and requests professionally.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Observation skills

Conscientiousness

Teamwork and flexibility

Attention to detail

Formazione

Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

Animal Technician

An excellent opportunity is available for an Animal Technician to join the Biosciences Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

The Animal Technician will undertake tasks associated with the care, husbandry and maintenance of genetically manipulated mice in the facility.

Tasks include mouse husbandry, breeding, cleaning of cages and equipment and record keeping. Observational skills must be particularly attuned to the health and welfare of the animals under their care.

Additional duties will be to assist researchers with techniques such as tissue removal and injections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring husbandry and animal health and welfare monitoring is carried out to the highest standard according to training protocols and SOP’s
• Ensuring breeding programs are established and maintained as per instructions
• Meeting researcher needs for assistance with techniques
• Ensuring all records are kept up to date and accurate and that all communications are highly professional

Selection Criteria: Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Completion of Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent)
• At least 4 years practical experience with mice in a research environment
• Familiarity with all relevant regulatory instruments
• Good computer literacy
• Proficiency in a range of techniques commonly used in a mouse research facility

Personal Qualities

• Conscientious
• Excellent communication skills
• Good observation skills and attention to detail
• Flexible and cooperative
• Ability to work individually and as a team
• Motivated to make a difference in animal based medical research
• Displays Institute values and embraces Institute culture

Available to work on some rostered public holidays, institute holidays and weekend.

Terms of Appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full-time capacity.

Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 4 ($78,121-$82,911).

• Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more.
• 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

General enquiries can be directed to Giovanni Siciliano at [e-mail] or Michele Cook at [e-mail]. A position description is available here.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026.

WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI’s commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.