- Provide expertise and perform advanced technical procedures to a high standard
- Full Time, Continuing Appointment / Base Salary Range $79,104 - $88,589
- This role is based at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus
About the position
La Trobe University is home to a dynamic community of researchers producing world-class research with an impact on society. The La Trobe Animal Research and Teaching Facility (LARTF) is a Research Platform that provides the expertise, infrastructure, and technical support required to facilitate the diverse range of research activities involving animals at La Trobe University.
The LARTF comprises conventional and specified pathogen-free (SPF) rodent breeding and experimental areas, aquatics (Zebrafish), as well as external facilities accommodating projects involving a range of animal species, including birds, macropods, amphibians, rodents, and reptiles.
The LARTF is responsible for the care, husbandry, colony management, welfare and health monitoring of animals held within LARTF facilities and provides technical assistance to research activities conducted and a program of animal skills training. Working closely with the La Trobe Animal Ethics Committee and Institutional Biosafety Committee, the LARTF team ensures that research and teaching using animals at La Trobe University is consistent with best practices and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements.
As the Senior Animal Technician some of your duties at this level will include:
- Providing oversight and support of services and areas within the LARTF. This may include SPF or Conventional Rodent Facilities and breeding programs, Aquatics, External Facilities holding native, exotic or production animals, LARTF systems and databases, or other elements of LARTF operations and research support.
- Providing support to colleagues and senior LARTF team members in efficiently planning activities, allocating resources, and conducting service delivery and facility operational activities.
- Application of a sound understanding of the care and husbandry needs of laboratory rodents and a range of species, which may include aquatic, avian, native and exotic species, to ensure a high standard of animal health and wellbeing.
- Providing a high level of expertise and up-to-date technical support and assistance to staff and LARTF users in various techniques and species.
Skills and Experience:
- Completion of a Diploma of Animal Technology or relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Skills and experience with a variety of animals used in research and teaching, demonstrating sound knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding, health and welfare monitoring, and technical procedures.
- Familiarity with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 8th ed. (2013).
- Skills and experience with managing GM and non-GM rodent breeding colonies will be highly regarded.
Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Staff development and training
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
*Only candidates who hold the full rights to work in Australia are eligible to be considered for this opportunity*
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 2nd March, 2025
Position Enquiries: Tanmay Shekhar - Manager, LARTF Operations
Email: T.Shekhar@latrobe.edu.au; Phone: (03) 9479 5874
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au, Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Senior Animal Technician.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
