Animal Facility Manager
Job No.: 687059
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 12 February 2027
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as Animal Facility Manager driving excellence in animal welfare
- Join our inclusive, collaborative team supporting high-quality biomedical research
- Discover extraordinary ideas while shaping innovative, sustainable facility operations
The Opportunity
We currently have an opening for an Animal Facility Manager to drive operations within a designated unit of the Monash Animal Research Platform. This role upholds the highest standards of animal welfare, compliance and research support through the consistent implementation of policies and procedures. It ensures smooth daily operations that provide high-quality animal care, suitable housing and dependable technical services in line with legislative requirements while supporting the broader biomedical research community.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a skilled team with strong technical expertise and a shared commitment to safe and ethical practice. It oversees quality assurance programs that enhance animal health, breeding performance, facility conditions and service delivery. The role prioritises safety by guiding hazard identification, incident response and continuous improvement while ensuring efficient resource use and effective management of staffing levels. Through collaboration with MARP managers and participation in audits and inspections, the position supports transparent reporting and robust governance.
We are seeking someone with a Diploma of Applied Science in Animal Technology and relevant experience along with strong operational management capability within a biomedical or animal research setting. The position also draws on well-developed leadership skills practical expertise in research animal techniques and a thorough understanding of regulatory instruments and safe work procedures.
If you are ready to contribute to a high-performing facility that supports impactful research we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of excellence in animal care and research support.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please ensure your cover letter considers the most important elements of the Key Selection Criteria of the position description and 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, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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: Jonathan Mauclair, MARP Operations Manager, +61 3 9902 9270
Position Description: Animal Facility Manager
Applications Close: Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Thursday 18 December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT.
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