• Based in Biological Services, Research and Innovation North Terrace Campus
• Full-time, 38-month fixed-term contract
• Salary range: $75,366 to $82,607 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters 

Support the expanding research programs of the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) through the provision of high-quality daily animal care, welfare monitoring, and breeding colony management.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description below to discover more about this opportunity.  

The team 

Reporting to the Team Lead and embedded in Biological Services, this fixed term position is funded by SAiGENCI, an independent cancer-focused medical research institute embedded within Adelaide University. The role provides dedicated support for SAiGENCI research while also contributing to broader facility operation. The team provides animal care and technical support that enables biomedical research across the University.

Our people  

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

You will work closely with technicians, researchers, students and facility users in a practical environment where careful animal care, collaboration and sound judgement matter every day.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience 

  To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Biomedical research animal husbandry, including breeding and barrier or Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) practices.
• Technical procedures such as injections, venepuncture, biopsies and post-operative care.
• Familiarity with Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Institute Biosafety Committee (IBC) and associated facility procedures.
• The ability to create and maintain accurate written and electronic records.
• Work health and safety, infection control, sterilisation and aseptic techniques in animal facilities.
• Support researchers through training in animal handling and facility protocols, while ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and readily available for operational needs.

You must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence. Evening, weekend and public holiday work, including roster participation, may be required.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University, Tirkangkaku is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 18 October 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493510):

Georgia Borg
Talent Acquisition Advisor
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

 
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