Technician (Animal Facility)

Technician (Animal Facility)

Job no: 518487

Work type: full time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Research support

Benefits:

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About the area:

Animal Care Services (ACS) is responsible for ensuring that all animals used in research and teaching at the University are housed and cared for to standards of best practice and in compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.

About the opportunity:

• You will provide care and maintenance of animals including, cleaning, hygiene, feeding and watering of animals.
• You will work in the facilities to provide a high standard of animal husbandry in a busy research environment.
• Ensure all care, management practices and research procedures are performed according to the Animal Care Services Standard Operating Procedures and Animal Ethics Committee requirements.

About you:

• Year 12 or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Certificate in Animal Technology or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in an animal facility relating to the care and use of animals.
• Experience with the post-operative care of animals.
• Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

Note:

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position.
• Vaccinations as required Tetanus, Hepatitis B, COVID, Influenza and Q Fever vaccination is recommended.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Technician (Animal Facility)- (518487).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Simone Chapple at simone.chapple@uwa.edu.au

How to apply:

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 17th October 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University:

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 04 Oct 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 17 Oct 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time