Senior Animal Technologist — Lead Animal Care & Research

Monash University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Monash University invites applications for a Senior Animal Technologist within the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) in Melbourne. This hands-on technical role delivers specialised animal care and research support, manages unit activities, and coordinates workloads and resources while guiding junior staff and supporting researchers.

You will drive improvements in animal welfare and compliance, oversee procedures, and maintain high care standards, building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Diploma of Animal Technology or equivalent qualifications and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised animal care and research support services.
• Manage daily activities within a designated unit and assist in coordinating workloads and resources.
• Provide guidance, training and supervision to junior staff and support researchers.
• Drive improvements in animal welfare, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee technical procedures and maintain high standards of animal care; build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Education

Diploma of Animal Technology

Job description

Monash University invites applications for a Senior Animal Technologist within the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) in Melbourne. This hands-on technical role delivers specialised animal care and research support, manages unit activities, and coordinates workloads and resources while guiding junior staff and supporting researchers.

You will drive improvements in animal welfare and compliance, oversee procedures, and maintain high care standards, building strong relationships with