Casual Animal Attendant

• 2x Casual Positions available. Located at the Camperdown Campus and the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH)

• Excellent opportunity to contribute to the research conducted with the Laboratory Animal Services team

• HEO2 Step 1 $44.26 p/hr

 

About the opportunity

 

The Laboratory Animal Services team is looking for 2x Casual Animal Attendants to provide the day-to-day care for rodents including facility maintenance and record keeping. The Animal Attendants will actively participate in the implementation of relevant policies and procedures to ensure appropriate animal welfare standards and regulatory compliance in day-to-day operations, and to support efficient operations.

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Daily maintenance and preparation of cages

• Ensure the facilities are always kept clean

• ensure the animal facilities are compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements

• ensure animal facility is compliant with regulatory requirement

• prepare reporting and documentation

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

 

About you

• a qualification in a relevant field such as a certificate in Animal Care would be advantageous but not required

• a valid Australian Driver’s License

• experience in managing rodents will be advantageous

• must be willing to work some weekends (Saturday)

• must be willing to travel between the Camperdown Campus and the Royal North Shore Hospital as required

• a 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

• animal handling and animal care skills of a high standard, especially in relation to common laboratory species and experience with SPF principles

• a 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).

 

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

 

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.

 

Pre-employment checks

 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

 

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. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

 

How to apply

 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

 

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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 Mouhamed El Chami Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

 

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Wednesday 24 April 2024 11:59 PM