Senior Animal Technician

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Provide high level technical support and supervision for area/s of animal housing.

Summary about this job

Laboratory & Technical Services

Company: La Trobe University

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-2-8078-3744

Fax: +61-8-4072-3521

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Detail information about job Senior Animal Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Multiple Vacancies Full time,Continuing / Fixed Term
  • HEO5 $64,924 - $72,923 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation
  • Based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

About the role

The role of Senior Animal Technician, LARTF, will be located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora at the La Trobe Animal Research and Teaching Facility (LARTF). The LARTF provides state of the art facilities and technical assistance to facilitate and support the diverse range of research and teaching activities involving the use of animals, the majority of animals held are genetically modified rodent strains, primarily mice.

The main purpose of the position is to provide high level technical support and supervision for area/s of animal housing or service within the facility. Responsibilities may vary according to operational need and as animal species, number and the type of research being supported within the facility changes over time.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Supervision or high level support of a functional or physical area within the LARTF. This may include SPF Mouse Facilities, External Facilities (native and production animals), Conventional or other areas of animal holding or service delivery.
  • Coordinating staff, workflow and facility operational activities such as maintenance to ensure efficient functioning of work areas.
  • Provision of up to date technical support and assistance to staff and LARFT users
  • Maintenance of animal care and use standards in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, AEC, IBC approvals, and relevant legislative requirements.
  • Delivering regular reports and status updates to supervisor/ Management
  • Animal care and husbandry
  • Develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, veterinary staff and LARFT Management to engage with and promote team culture
  • Perform tasks/assignments and duties as determined by operational need
  • Participate in a roster providing LARTF service over weekends and public holidays and University shutdown periods.

Skills & Experience

To be successful you will have:

  • 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
  • High level communication, organisation, time management, and prioritising skills
  • High level proficiency in computer software packages
  • A positive attitude to work and a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement in work practices
  • Effective analytical and problem solving ability
  • Ability to produce accurate work with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

 

How to Apply

 

Closing date: Sunday 29th July 2018, 11:55pm  

 

Position Enquiries: Christine Findlay, Senior Manager, La Trobe Animal Research and Teaching Facility

EMAIL: [email protected]

 
Position Description below:

 Senior Animal Tech PD.docx

 

This position is open to people with a valid full-time working visa.


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La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Recruitment Advisor Lauren Toledo on +61 (03) 9479 5191

To apply and to view position description please visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs and search for job number 556905 under current vacancies.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. La Trobe University turned 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

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