Technical Officer, Monash Animal Research Platform

Job No.: 647837

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $75,245 - $86,431 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
• Provide support to interesting projects and staff
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team

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The Opportunity

Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) is seeking to appoint an experienced Technical Officer who will support the daily operation of the areas within MARP.

This position will be responsible for the provision of an efficient service to researchers, ensuring the supply of quality animals and associated high-level/specialised services, as well as actively participating in and supporting research projects to ensure their specific needs are met. You will also supervise Animal Technologists, Animal Technicians, Animal Attendants and casual/work placement students. As such, you will possess excellent communication and strong time management and organisation skills.

Ideally, we are seeking someone with a completed Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) with relevant work experience in a laboratory animal facility environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience in an animal facility environment. Sound knowledge and extensive practical experience with laboratory animal breeding systems and prior practical experience in laboratory animal husbandry systems are essential for your success in this role.

If you believe you can fulfil these requirements, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

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Enquiries

Ms Liliana Jackanic, Facility Manager, +61 3 9902 9508

Position Description

 Technical Officer, Monash Animal Research Platform

Closing Date

Tuesday 14 March 2023, 11:55pm AEDT

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