technical officer / animal technician – university

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking a technical officer / animal technician on assignment at a university campus in Melbourne. The role involves supporting animal health, welfare, and observational care with a part-time schedule of about 14 hours per week, including weekends.

No formal veterinary qualification is required; suitable for veterinary science/nursing students or experienced animal carers. Strong observation, reliability, and good communication with veterinary staff are essential.

Qualifications

• No formal veterinary qualification required.
• Strong observation skills and attention to animal health details.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends as scheduled.
• Effective communication with university veterinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and check animal health and welfare standard protocols.
• Provide essential daily care, including feeding and watering.
• Conduct regular observational health checks and report findings to veterinary staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic animal living conditions.

Skills

Observation skills

Weekend availability

Job description

technical officer / animal technician – university

We are seeking a dedicated Student Vet, Trainee Vet, or experienced Animal Care candidate to join our team on an assignment basis at our Bundoora university campus. This position is ideal for candidates looking to gain practical experience in animal health, welfare, and observational care within an academic setting.

Key Schedule & Hours

This assignment offers a consistent part-time schedule (approx. 14 hours/week):

• Monday: 4 hours
• Friday: 4 hours
• Saturday: 3 hours
• Sunday: 3 hours

Responsibilities

• Monitor and check animal health and welfare standard protocols.
• Provide essential daily care, including feeding and watering.
• Conduct regular observational health checks and report findings to veterinary staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic animal living conditions.

Requirements

• No formal veterinary qualification required – open to veterinary science/nursing students or experienced animal carers.
• Strong observation skills and attention to animal health details.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends as scheduled.

Effective communication skills to liaise with university veterinary staff.