Aquarium Technician
Job No.: 673957
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $64,486 - $72,589 pa HEW Level 03 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about aquatic animal care and scientific research? The Regenerative Biology Unit at ARMI is seeking a dedicated Aquarium Technician to support our cutting-edge Muscle Development Laboratory. We use zebrafish to investigate skeletal muscle formation, growth mechanisms, and regeneration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily fish husbandry (feeding, cleaning) following strict SOPs and animal welfare standards
- Monitor zebrafish health, tank cleanliness, and environmental conditions
- Maintain breeding records, rear larvae, and manage strain selection
- Perform technical services such as fin clipping, sperm freezing, and embryo collection
- Collaborate with clients and assist casual staff and researchers
- Ensure accurate stock management, including preparation for dispatch
Qualifications:
- Completion of Year 12 with relevant experience or near completion of a diploma in Animal Technology, Aquaculture, or related fields
- Practical knowledge of fish rearing, breeding systems, water quality, and filtration equipment
- Familiarity with animal ethics and regulatory standards
- Strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with zebrafish techniques and specialized equipment
Why Join ARMI? Be part of a team advancing regenerative biology research while contributing to animal care excellence. Enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact scientific discovery.
Apply Today and Make a Difference!
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Samuel Crossman, AquaCore Academic Manager, samuel.crossman@monash.edu or Emily Oliver, Senior Aquarium Technician, Emily.Oliver@monash.edu
Position Description: Aquarium Technician
Applications Close: Sunday 2 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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