Senior Animal Technician

Adelaide University; Adelaide; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Adelaide University is seeking a dedicated role to support daily animal care and welfare monitoring within the SAiGENCI facility. This position involves breeding colony management, rigorous record-keeping, and hands-on clinical procedures to enable biomedical research at the North Terrace Campus.

You will work closely with researchers and technicians in a collaborative environment, ensuring adherence to AEC/IBC procedures, WHS standards and SPF practices to support cutting-edge immunogenomics

Qualifikationen

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Biomedical research animal husbandry, including breeding and barrier or SPF practices.
• Technical procedures such as injections, venepuncture, biopsies and post-operative care.
• Familiarity with Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Institute Biosafety Committee (IBC) and associated facility procedures.
• The ability to create and maintain accurate written and electronic records.
• Work health and safety, infection control, sterilisation and aseptic techniques in animal facilities.
• Support researchers through training in animal handling and facility protocols, while ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and readily available for operational needs.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality daily animal care, welfare monitoring, and breeding colony management to support SAiGENCI research.
• Assist in expanding research programs through reliable facility operations and technical care.
• Collaborate with technicians, researchers and students to ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Record keeping

Training researchers

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

SPF practices

Breeding colony management

Jobbeschreibung

Salary range: $75,366 to $82,607 pa (+17% super)

• Based in Biological Services, Research and Innovation North Terrace Campus
• Salary range: $75,366 to $82,607 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
• Support animal welfare and biomedical research within a renowned specialist facility

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change‑makers and create a better tomorrow.

Workthat matters

Support the expanding research programs of the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) through the provision of high-quality daily animal care, welfare monitoring, and breeding colony management.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description belowto discover more about this opportunity.

The team

Reporting to the Team Lead and embedded in Biological Services, this fixed term position is funded by SAiGENCI, an independent cancer-focused medical research institute embedded within Adelaide University. The role provides dedicated support for SAiGENCI research while also contributing to broader facility operation. The team provides animal care and technical support that enables biomedical research across the University.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

You will work closely with technicians, researchers, students and facility users in a practical environment where careful animal care, collaboration and sound judgement matter every day.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Biomedical research animal husbandry, including breeding and barrier or Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) practices.
• Technical procedures such as injections, venepuncture, biopsies and post-operative care.
• Familiarity with Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Institute Biosafety Committee (IBC) and associated facility procedures.
• The ability to create and maintain accurate written and electronic records.
• Work health and safety, infection control, sterilisation and aseptic techniques in animal facilities.
• Support researchers through training in animal handling and facility protocols, while ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and readily available for operational needs.

You must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence. Evening, weekend and public holiday work, including roster participation, may be required.

Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University, Tirkangkaku isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your futurewith Adelaide University

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 18 October 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493510):

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and higher education institution situated in the heart of one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities. Founded in 1874, we’re Australia’s third oldest university and consistently rank among the world’s elite—in the top one per cent globally and number one in South Australia.

Our reputation for excellence and breaking new ground has been forged by a continuous stream of exceptional people. Today, our vibrant high-achieving culture continues to attract some of the world’s best and brightest—academic leaders from all corners of the globe and students from more than 90 countries.