Research Support Officer, Poultry Behaviour and Welfare

Role type:PartTime (0.6FTE);Fixed-Termfor 18 Months
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Department/ School:School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary:UoM 6:$100,847- $109,163p.a. plus 17% super

Bring animal behaviourexpertiseto poultry welfare / undertake detailed video coding and analysisto supportautomation / adaptable part-time research role.

Investing inyou– 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

In this part-time role, you will provide specialist technical and scientific support for research into poultry behaviour and welfare. A significantcomponentof the role will involve desk-based coding and analysis of animal behaviour from video to support automated monitoring and research. You will also contribute to experimental studies, coordinate researchtrialsand manage laboratory and field-based research infrastructure, while providing technical guidance and training to students and researchers.

What you will deliver:

Provide specialist technical and scientific support for poultry behaviour and welfare research projects.

Undertake detailed coding and analysis of animal behaviour from video to support automated monitoring systems and research outcomes.

Contribute toexperimental design, data collection, analysis and preparation of reports,publicationsand presentations.

Coordinate research and commercial trials, including scheduling,logistics, stakeholdercommunicationand on-site activities.

Manage laboratory and field infrastructure,monitoringequipment,



procedures and compliance with ethics and safety requirements.

Provide technical training and guidance tostudents and researchers in research methods, animal welfarepracticesand use of equipment.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a degree in animal science, veterinary bioscience,biologyor a closely related discipline.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, with strong commitment to ethical research practice.

Bring experience contributing technical, laboratory,fieldor analytical support to successful research projects.

Possess excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within agreedtimeframes.

Apply practical knowledge of research compliance, including animal ethics, biosafety and occupational health and safety.

Engage confidently with students,colleaguesand industry partners, building collaborative relationships across disciplines.

For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave





Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

Youwill join the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences within the Faculty of Science.TheSchoolbrings together experts in agriculture, foodsystemsand environmental science to address real-world challenges.You will collaborate across disciplines and campuses, working with industry partners on impactful, applied research.

The team foster an inclusive culture that values curiosity,integrityand supporting staff development.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion atUniMelb.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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📌 Research Support Officer, Poultry Behaviour and Welfare (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne