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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Animal Technician - Animal Facility: Cancer Research Division
2 x Full-time ongoing opportunities available
Classification 1BU11-1BU44 depending on experience
80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
Attractive salary packaging options are available
About the role
Our Cancer Research Division is currently seeking 2 full time Animal Technicians to join our multi-disciplinary and dynamic Animal Facility Core. There are 2 positions on offer, both positions will require the successful candidates to participate in weekend and public holiday rosters.
The principle responsibilities of these positions are animal husbandry, colony management and record keeping. The positions work closely with other animal technicians as well as research staff and students. You will support the team leaders and manager on issues of compliance, animal welfare and assist with the daily activities and maintenance of the facility.
About you
You will have a basic understanding of compliance regulations including POCTA Act, AQIS, PC2 & OGTR and Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
You'll bring with you:
Commitment to ethical treatment of animals
Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills
High level of reliability
It is desirable for the successful candidate to have completed a Diploma of Applied Science – Animal Technology or equivalent, and experience in colony management, including genetically modified animals.
Our benefits
We offer a range of perks which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+,



linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Contact Person: Brent Fullerton,
Animal Core Facility Manager
Contact Details: ******
Closing Date: 18 February ****
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Position Summary
To provide high quality animal welfare and husbandry to mouse breeding or experimental colonies. To support the Managers and Team Leaders on issues of compliance, staff planning, animal welfare, and to assist with the daily operations of the Animal Breed and Animal Quarantine Facility.
- Responsible for the daily husbandry, health monitoring and records of mouse colonies in an efficient manner under supervision.
- To provide and ensure high quality animal husbandry and to maintain high animal ethical standards.
- Assist with injection and collection techniques under supervision in accordance with SOP's, AEEC approval and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, biohazard and animal welfare rules and regulations.
- To maintain a high level of hygiene and tidiness within facility.
- Effective communication and liaison with laboratory staff and team members.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals
Classification or Salary Range
1BU11-1BU44
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
Team Leader
Manager Animal Core Facility
Head,



Animal Care and Use Program
Animal Facility Staff
Research staff and students
Work placement students
External
External mouse facilities and staff
Approved suppliers/couriers
Skills
Essential Requirements
Animal husbandry experience
Knowledge of mouse breeding regimes
Knowledge of PC2 containment requirements
Desirable Requirements
Experience in the use of colony management databases
Diploma of Applied Science – Animal Technology or higher
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.
Provide high quality animal husbandry and animal management skills
Demonstrates good animal observation and assessment skills.
Works with laboratory and animal facility staff to ensure that breeding colonies are managed and maintained to meet experimental mice requirements and to optimise use of breeding facility space.
Employs a colony management system that is able to track the use and fate of animals in the Breeding and Quarantine facility.
2.
Teamwork
Involved in facility staff meetings and discussions.
Works well with others in appropriately allocating space, equipment and workloads.
Demonstrates a willingness to accommodate researchers' requirements where appropriate.
Willing/Able to carry out all tasks at or below classified level
3.
Co-ordinates and completes work in an efficient and timely manner
Demonstrates time management and prioritization skills.
Organizes, follows and completes work schedules & timetables.
4.
Maintains physical environment and infrastructure
Physical environment is maintained to a high standard at all times
5
. Complies with Legislation
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and its application to the operations of the Animal Core Facility
6.
Complies with SOP's
Can demonstrate a clear understanding of SOP's in daily work
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff advantages include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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