HEO2 /HEO3 Animal Attendant / Assistant Animal Technician Full time, continuing role at HE02 or HE03 level
Located across the different Laboratory Animal Services facility locations of St Leonards and Camperdown
Opportunity to provide research excellence through high level animal welfare.
Base Salary commencing between $72,845 -$76,356 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity Laboratory Animal Services (LAS) is a professional service unit within the Research Portfolio. We are a team of Animal Technicians, Facility Officers and Veterinarians who provide day-to-day care for research animals, maintain animal research facilities, prioritize animal welfare and help ensure regulatory compliance on the Camperdown and St Leonards campuses.
We work in partnership with researchers and faculties to provide services to support and enable high-quality biomedical research in areas including:
Chronic Diseases
Molecular Biomedicine
Infection
Immunity and Inflammation
Cancer
Neuroscience
Mental health
Obesity
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
As the Animal Attendant working within Laboratory Animal Services, your key responsibilities will be:
Assist in providing research support to researchers, students and other technical staff working in the facility.
Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date animal and facility records.
Communicate concerns relating to animal welfare promptly and assist in resolving any issues as directed.
Assist in ensuring the animal facilities are compliant with Workplace Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
Participate in an overtime roster providing routine inspections on weekends and delivery of essential animal husbandry tasks on public holidays.
About you Qualifications in a relevant field or the equivalent in training and experience.
Animal handling and animal care skills of a high standard, especially in relation to common laboratory species and experience with SPF principles.
Commitment to animal welfare and to the use of animals in research conducted in accordance with the NSW Animal Research Act and a practical understanding of the outcomes sought by relevant regulatory code.
Attention to detail with strong record-keeping skills.
Willingness to work as part of a team and flexibility to work in any of Laboratory Animal Services' facilities (including availability to work additional hours or to participate in a weekend roster as required).
General overall fitness with the ability to lift and push up to 15kg.
Experience in working in a laboratory animal facility is desirable.
Valid Australian Driver's License is desirable.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position.
EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham by email .
Applications Close Sunday 22 September 2024 11:59 PM
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