Zebrafish Aquarium Technician | Research Facility Care

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Academic Women in Leadership programs

Diverse leave provisions (parental, 性别

Health insurance discounts and salary-

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for an Aquarium Technician to ensure the health and welfare of zebrafish underpinning cutting-edge research. You will perform daily husbandry, water quality testing, breeding support and routine maintenance in a collaborative environment within the Melbourne Bioresources platform.

Join a small technical team focused on animal welfare and developing specialist aquaculture skills, with weekend work as needed and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completed and Certificate II in aquaculture or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, clear communication and reliable record-keeping.
• Able to follow SOPs independently and manage routine tasks.
• Collaborate with a small technical team to support facility operations.
• Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems or lab animal facilities.
• Available for occasional weekend work to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry, feeding, cleaning and health monitoring of zebrafish.
• Perform routine tank cleaning and equipment care for reliable aquarium operations.
• Conduct water quality testing, record results and report issues.
• Maintain breeding colonies and live food cultures for research needs.
• Adhere to AWV, POCTA, OGTR and DAFF regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Record keeping

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Weekend work availability

Education

Year 12

Certificate II in aquaculture

Tools

Recirculating aquaculture systems

Aquarium equipment maintenance

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for an Aquarium Technician to ensure the health and welfare of zebrafish underpinning cutting-edge research. You will perform daily husbandry, water quality testing, breeding support and routine maintenance in a collaborative environment within the Melbourne Bioresources platform.

Join a small technical team focused on animal welfare and developing specialist aquaculture skills, with weekend work as needed and comprehensive benefits.