Animal Technologist
Job No.: 692440
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $76,744 - $82,090 pa HEW Level 4 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
- Provide support to interesting projects and staff
- Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Join MARP and become part of a dedicated team that supports world-class research through the highest standards of laboratory animal care.
As an Animal Technologist, you’ll play a hands-on role in the ethical breeding, care and management of laboratory animals, ensuring optimal welfare outcomes while supporting researchers with accurate data and expert technical services. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in a highly regulated, purpose-driven environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Animal Facility Manager, you’ll work collaboratively to:
- Maintain and breed laboratory animals in line with standard operating procedures (SOP)s, animal ethics approvals and legislative requirements
- Ensure optimal animal welfare through excellent hygiene, health monitoring and environmental enrichment
- Perform essential animal technical procedures, including injections, tissue and blood collections, identification and time mating
- Maintain accurate and timely animal records relating to breeding, colony performance, health and dispatch
- Monitor animal health and weight, assist with treatments under veterinary or supervisory direction, and promptly escalate concerns
- Contribute to continuous improvement across animal welfare, safety, hygiene and procedural efficiency
Your attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to ethical practice will directly support MARP’s ability to deliver high-quality services to its diverse research clients.
About you
You will bring:
- A Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) or progression toward completion with relevant experience
- Practical experience performing animal technical services, including injections, collections, euthanasia and identification
- Knowledge of Victorian legislation, regulatory bodies and industry codes relating to laboratory animal care
- Experience working with SPF animals, barrier facilities and specialised equipment such as biosafety cabinets and autoclaves
- Strong organisational skills, sound computer literacy and a high level of accuracy in record keeping
- The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with researchers, colleagues and students
- A proactive approach to supervision, training and continuous improvement
Why join us?
- Be part of a respected research support facility committed to ethical excellence
- Contribute to work that makes a real impact in scientific advancement
- Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop specialist technical skills
If you’re committed to animal welfare, thrive in a structured scientific setting and are looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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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.
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: Steven Comber, Animal Facility Manager, +61 (03) 99020329 or Steven.Comber@monash.edu
Position Description: Animal Technologist
Applications Close: Sunday 26th April 2026, 11.55pm AEST
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