Senior Animal Technologist – Training Officer
Job No.: 680724
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 16 February 2026
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
- Provide high-quality training to staff and researchers
- Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Come and join the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) as Senior Animal Technologist - Training Officer where you will play a vital role of organising and coordinating the training of MARP staff and Monash University researchers.
A key aspect of this role is promoting animal welfare in accordance with legislative and regulatory industry codes of practice, departmental standard operating procedures and university policies, ensuring all animal-related work adheres to high ethical and welfare standards.
In addition to providing comprehensive training and technical education, this role includes assisting the Veterinary Program Manager in planning, developing and implementing training programs on topics such as husbandry, breeding and genetics, barrier maintenance and techniques for all research animals within MARP. By ensuring a compliant and safe operating environment, the Senior Animal Technologist - Training Officer monitors the quality and consistency of training practices.
We are seeking candidates with a Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) and relevant work experience in a laboratory animal facility, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, training, and extensive experience in an animal facility environment. Essential skills include practical experience with laboratory animal breeding, husbandry systems and techniques as well as experience in training and record-keeping.
If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to contribute to the biomedical research community, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity?who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please ensure your cover letter highlights your key offerings to this position.
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, neurodiverse 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 Narelle Price, Veterinary Program Manager, + 61 3 9905 6014
Position Description: Senior Animal Technologist - Training Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 9 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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