Senior Animal Science Technician & Lab Facilities Lead

The University of Queensland; Gatton; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) at the Gatton Campus. The role focuses on hands-on teaching, animal care, and facility operation to support practical classes and wildlife research.

You will manage animal facilities, advise on safety and ethics, and coordinate labs and field sites, with occasional travel to other campuses for training and duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in animal or wildlife science or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of wildlife science or related discipline
• Experience managing an animal facility with husbandry, safety, and record keeping

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver technical support for practical classes in animal science and related disciplines
• Support the Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility management including compliance and record keeping
• Coordinate operation, maintenance and management of laboratories, field sites, equipment and shared facilities
• Provide specialist health and safety advice to staff and students to ensure compliance with university procedures and animal ethics obligations

Skills

Animal science

Wildlife science

Facility management

OH&S compliance

Record keeping

Animal ethics permits

Labs & field sites management

Student mentoring

Office software

OH&S purchasing systems

Class C driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal/wildlife science

Tools

ZIMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for a Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) at the Gatton Campus. The role focuses on hands-on teaching, animal care, and facility operation to support practical classes and wildlife research.

You will manage animal facilities, advise on safety and ethics, and coordinate labs and field sites, with occasional travel to other campuses for training and duties.