Zebrafish Aquarium Technician - Research Lab Specialist

unimelb; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne seeks an Aquarium Technician to ensure the health and welfare of zebrafish underpinning cutting-edge research. You will develop specialised aquaculture and laboratory animal skills within a collaborative, research-focused environment.

Join a dedicated animal care team in a state-of-the-art facility, supported by a 17% superannuation scheme and comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 and a Certificate II in aquaculture or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, clear communication, and reliable record-keeping in technical or animal care settings.
• Ability to work independently following SOPs within a small technical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry, feeding, cleaning and health monitoring of zebrafish to high welfare standards.
• Perform routine tank cleaning, facility hygiene tasks and basic equipment care for reliable aquarium operations.
• Conduct regular water quality testing, record results accurately and report issues promptly.
• Maintain breeding colonies and live food cultures to support research and colony health.
• Adhere to AWV, POCTA, OGTR and DAFF regulations in all activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Record keeping

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Aquaculture experience

Laboratory animal facility experience

Education

Year 12 completion

Certificate II in aquaculture

Tools

Recirculating aquaculture systems

Water quality testing equipment

Job description

The University of Melbourne seeks an Aquarium Technician to ensure the health and welfare of zebrafish underpinning cutting-edge research. You will develop specialised aquaculture and laboratory animal skills within a collaborative, research-focused environment.

Join a dedicated animal care team in a state-of-the-art facility, supported by a 17% superannuation scheme and comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.