Technical Officer - Animal Technician

• Full-time ,  Continuing position    

• Salary HEW 4 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements  

• Based at the  Bundoora  campus,  but may be required  to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.  

About You  

In this role, you will be working as an animal technician in a multi species facility. 

To be successful, you are motivated and committed to the welfare of all animals and you will play a key role in enabling the RAF to deliver services to the University. Ideally, you will have experience working in an animal facility or related animal industry workplace with no known animal allergies. Applicants with a Diploma in Animal Technology or have completed or working towards completion of an Animal Studies qualification are encouraged to apply. 

Working as part of a team and using your working knowledge of the relevant Codes, you will undertake day to day operational functions within the facilities including but not limited to: animal husbandry with the ability to repeatedly lift 10kg items, record keeping, processing of equipment, regular maintenance of the facility,  ensuring the availability of consumables, contribute to compliance documentation as well as providing assistance and general advice and training to users of the areas. 

About The Position  

  
The Technical Officer will report to the Technical Coordinator and will be responsible for providing technical support to users of the laboratories and workspaces. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and demonstrating the operation of laboratory equipment and instruments, while also providing technical support to staff and students.  

Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to the housekeeping and maintenance of the laboratories and workshops while additionally supporting the adoption and implementation of OHS standards and best practice.  

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:   

• Demonstrated experience with a variety of laboratory animal species including rodent breeding in a research environment or equivalent with experience in general and PC1/2 laboratory areas.  

• Demonstrated understanding and ability to comply with current legislation, regulatory bodies, codes and standards relating to the ethical use and care of live animals for scientific research purposes.  

• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory-based instruments/ equipment relevant to animal research.  

• Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding and embracing a client-focused framework.  

• Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.  

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.  

• A commitment to RMIT’s policies of supporting a diverse workplace along with zero tolerance towards harassment, bullying or discrimination in any form.  

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, National Police Check and a Physical Medical Assessment. 

About the  College   

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.  

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.  

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.  

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.  

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.  

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.  

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.  

www.rmit.edu.au/STEM   

To Apply   

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing  the Key Selection Criteria  for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Michele Cook (Technical Coordinator, Animal & Aquatics) via email [email protected] .    

Job Description - Technical Officer   

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Applications Close:
17 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

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