Technical Officer, Animal Technician

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until 22/07/2025

• Salary HEW 5 + 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

The Animal Technician, reporting to the Technical Coordinator, supports laboratory and workspace users by ensuring optimal animal care, husbandry, and health monitoring in accordance with SOPs. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed records and upholding high standards of animal welfare. This role is integral to RMIT RAF's service delivery and may involve varying duties depending on operational needs, such as changes in supported animal species, quantities, and research requirements.

Under the Technical Coordinator's guidance, the Animal Technician contributes to laboratory upkeep, implements OHS standards, and promotes best practices.

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

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining inbred, outbred and GMO breeding colonies and proficiency in associated husbandry and identification procedures.

• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory-based instruments equipment relevant to the animal research field and generating appropriate operating documentation.

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

• 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 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, Medical Assessment Test and National Police Check.

About the College

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College. The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:

•          Quality Enhancement

•          Learning and Teaching support

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions:

•          Student Lifecycle

•          Planning & Operations

•          Technical Services

•          Program & Governance

•          WIL & Engagement

Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff

members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability 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 [email protected]  

Job Description – Technical Officer

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Applications Close:
30 July 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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