Animal Technician

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a full-time Animal Technician for a one-year contract to manage animal care at the Kensington campus. The successful candidate will provide daily husbandry, monitor animal wellbeing, and assist with research staff. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in animal handling, along with strong organizational and record-keeping skills. Applications close on August 21.

Qualifications

• Completion of a TAFE Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent in Animal Studies.
• Experience in handling laboratory animals such as rodents and rabbits.
• Attention to detail in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry for a variety of animals.
• Monitor and report on animal wellbeing.
• Support cleaning and maintenance of certified areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

TAFE Certificate in Animal Studies

Associate Diploma in Animal Health

Job description

Overview

Animal Services is a centralised unit that supports research at UNSW by managing animal care and facilities across the Kensington and Randwick campuses. Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical compliance while supporting the needs of researchers.

Role title: Animal Technician

Employment Type: Full time (38 hours per week) • Duration: 1 year contract parental leave November 2025 to November 2026 • Remuneration: Level 3 $76,959-$85,877 (depending on experience) 17% super • Location: Kensington NSW

Why Your Role Matters

This role reports to the Animal Services Manager and has no direct reports. While the recruitment is starting now, the role begins in November 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry for a variety of animals, ensuring appropriate nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and environmental monitoring
• Monitor and report on animal wellbeing; maintain precise records
• Support cleaning and maintenance of DAFF & OGTR-certified areas including cage cleaning, preparation, and sterilisation
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily objectives; weekend and public holiday roster participation may be required
• Support research staff and assist other team members as needed

Qualifications / Who You Are

• Completion (or progress towards completion) of a TAFE Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Animal Studies, Animal Health, Veterinary Science or Animal Technology
• Demonstrated experience in animal handling and care of laboratory animals, particularly rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs and sheep
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Demonstrated record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and organisational skills
• Competence in using databases and Microsoft Office

Additional Details

This is a one-year full-time contract to cover parental leave.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.

This position is based full-time at the UNSW Kensington campus with typical hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (start times can be adjusted to accommodate individual availability).

Benefits & Culture

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications & Contacts

Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines your motivation and the skills you bring. We’ll also be asking you an additional application question about your experience.

Questions/support of adjustment: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate

Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.

Applications close: 21 August at 11:55 PM

Required Experience:

Key Skills

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1