About This Prospect
UQ Biological Resources. Full-time, fixed-term position up to 11/06/2027. Base salary will be in the range $85,****** - $94,****** + 17% super (HEW Level 5). Based at our Dutton Park campus location.
Join a cooperative and purpose-driven team contributing to world-class biomedical and scientific research. As an Animal Technical Officer, you will provide specialist animal care, husbandry and technical services that enable safe, ethical and high-quality research outcomes. Working closely with researchers, students and colleagues, you will help foster a supportive, service-focused workplace where animal welfare, compliance and operational excellence are central to daily activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver high standards of animal care and husbandry for laboratory animals, including colony management, breeding programs, animal monitoring and accurate record keeping.
Perform routine and specialised technical procedures to support animal-based research, including administering treatments and restricted drugs, sample collection, euthanasia, and the application of approved animal ethics practices.
Maintain animal facilities, cages, and if required pens and aquatic systems to the highest standards of cleanliness, biosecurity and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant microbiological, safety and research requirements.
Support researchers, staff and students through training, inductions and the provision of specialist technical advice, fostering a collaborative and service-focused research environment.
Contribute to the safe and effective operation of the facility through professional communication, incident response, alarm monitoring and the timely reporting of critical information.
About You
Relevant qualifications in Veterinary Technology, Animal Technology, post-trades certificate, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
At least two years' experience working in animal care facilities, including laboratory animal care and handling and/or recirculating aquaculture systems.
Demonstrated experience with animal handling techniques, husbandry practices and facility procedures relevant to research environments.
Knowledge of breeding practices, genetic management and maintaining accurate records for aquatic or laboratory animal colonies.
Demonstrated competence in specialised animal procedures including injections, sample collection,



administering treatments and euthanasia.
Knowledge of and ability to apply industry regulatory requirements including OH&S;, OGTR, DAFF and AEC requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with researchers, students, staff and suppliers.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.
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📌 Animal Technical Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane