Aquatic Research Lab Lead

University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Queensland, based at St. Lucia Campus in Brisbane, seeks an experienced Aquatic Technical Coordinator to supervise staff and coordinate day-to-day aquatic husbandry and research support within a regulated environment.

You will lead, train, and ensure welfare and biosafety standards while supporting researchers and students in complex facilities. Key duties include coordinating schedules, providing hands-on husbandry and expert support, and contributing to procedural improvements

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (e.g. animal science) or substantial specialist experience within the animal technology or research sector.
• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff or students in regulated facilities.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, biosafety, and regulatory standards.
• Experience drafting and following SOPs with accurate record keeping.
• Hands-on Aquatic husbandry skills and familiarity with advanced animal procedures are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground technical support for routine tasks and coordinate schedules across facilities.
• Supervise staff, train, and develop team capabilities to meet service standards.
• Collaborate with management on service delivery and operational procedures.
• Deliver aquatic husbandry and research support including breeding programs and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in weekend and on-call shifts (average 2 per month).

Skills

Supervision experience

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Team training

On-call support

Education

Degree in animal science or related

Job description

University of Queensland, based at St. Lucia Campus in Brisbane, seeks an experienced Aquatic Technical Coordinator to supervise staff and coordinate day-to-day aquatic husbandry and research support within a regulated environment.

You will lead, train, and ensure welfare and biosafety standards while supporting researchers and students in complex facilities. Key duties include coordinating schedules, providing hands-on husbandry and expert support, and contributing to procedural improvements