Senior Animal Science Technician & Facility Lead

University of Queensland; Gatton; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Intercampus bus

Paid parental leave up to 26 weeks

17% superannuation

Staff health discounts

Vets services discount

Job summary

The Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) at University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, will apply animal and wildlife science expertise to support hands-on teaching and research. You will help manage the Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility and ensure safe, compliant operations across labs and field sites.

Travel to St Lucia Campus or other sites may be required for training and work purposes. This role requires a degree in animal/wildlife science and strong experience in animal

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in animal or wildlife science or equivalent.
• Experience in wildlife science or related discipline.
• Experience managing an animal facility incl. husbandry, OH&S, record-keeping incl ZIMS, and permits.
• Knowledge of Australian animal ethics processes and codes.
• Ability to manage laboratories/field sites per policies and guidelines.
• Ability to support students with technical guidance.
• Strong digital skills incl MS Office and safety/purchasing systems.
• Open Class C Queensland driver licence desirable for off-road work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver technical support for practical classes in animal science.
• Support day-to-day management of Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility.
• Coordinate operation and maintenance of labs, field sites, and shared facilities.
• Provide specialist OH&S advice to staff and students to ensure compliance.
• Assist with procurement, stocktakes, calibration and maintenance planning.

Skills

Animal science

Wildlife science

Facility management

OH&S compliance

Laboratory management

4WD vehicle operation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree in animal or wildlife science

Tools

ZIMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) at University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, will apply animal and wildlife science expertise to support hands-on teaching and research. You will help manage the Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility and ensure safe, compliant operations across labs and field sites.

Travel to St Lucia Campus or other sites may be required for training and work purposes. This role requires a degree in animal/wildlife science and strong experience in animal