Aquatic Technical, Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

Flexible working

On‑campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced Aquatic Technical Coordinator to supervise staff and coordinate day-to-day Aquatic animal husbandry and research support services within a regulated environment. The role requires delivering high-quality technical support across facilities, rostering weekend and on‑call shifts, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and welfare standards.

Based at the St. Lucia Campus, you will work with a collaborative team, develop staff capability, manage

Qualifications

• Degree in animal science or substantial specialist experience in animal technology/research.
• Ability to operate in highly regulated facilities and develop staff capabilities.
• Experience drafting and following SOPs, record keeping and data management.
• Hands-on capability with euthanasia and advanced animal procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground technical support and coordinate schedules across facilities.
• Supervise staff, train and mentor to maintain high operational standards.
• Deliver aquatic animal husbandry, breeding support, animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Animal welfare

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Animal science degree

Job description

Biological Resources Full-time, permanent position Base salary will be in the range $97,269 - $104,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Based At our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced Aquatic Technical Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supervising staff and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Aquatic animal husbandry and research support services within a complex, regulated research environment.

Key responsibilities will include: Provide on-the-ground technical support for routine tasks and coordinate dynamic schedules across complex facilities (facilitating husbandry, animal health, service delivery and team development) Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, ability to work efficiently and independently in line with Standard Operation Procedures and achieve deadlines. Support effective facility operation through collaboration with management on service delivery, staff supervision, training and operational procedure development Deliver expert Aquatic animal husbandry and technical research support, including the support of breeding programs, advanced procedures, animal welfare and regulatory compliance. Participate in regular rostered weekend and on‑call shifts (average 2 per month).

About You

A relevant degree (e.g. animal science) or substantial specialist experience within the animal technology or research sector, with the ability to operate effectively in complex research environments. Ability to support teams across highly regulated facilities, with well-developed problem-solving skills and adaptability within dynamic environments. Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff or students, with a collaborative approach to building capability and maintaining high operational standards. Demonstrated commitment to best-practice animal welfare, husbandry, biosafety, and biosecurity, supported by sound knowledge of regulatory and ethical frameworks. Proven experience drafting and following Standard Operating Procedures, including accurate record keeping and compliance-driven data management. Hands‑on technical capability, including experience with euthanasia and exposure to advanced animal procedures, considered advantageous.

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 where operationally appropriate, 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.

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 29 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68380).

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