Senior Animal Technologist
Job No.: 658559
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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The Opportunity
If you love working with animals or are considering a change in your career path, we will support you in establishing your career as a Senior Animal Technologist within the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP).
This position contributes to supporting the Faculty's research base and provides management and care services for animals of various species through general, technical and medical procedures under the frameworks of established policies.
The Senior Animal Technologist will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of a designated unit, including the direct supervision of Animal Technologists and Animal Technicians and promoting animal welfare with respect to animal production, care and experimentation. You will provide a professional, efficient service to researchers, supporting research projects and regularly liaising with them to ensure their specific needs are met.
We are seeking someone with a Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) or progression towards the completion of a Diploma in Animal Technology with relevant work experience in a laboratory animal facility environment or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training or experience in an animal facility environment. You will also possess a passion for working with animals and a collegial, collaborative and engaging work ethic.
Come and join us at the Monash Animal Research Platform, we have a competitive salary and benefits and we look forward to you joining our inclusive, collaborative team. If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
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.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".
Enquiries
Cherelle Baldock, Animal Facility Manager, +61 3 9905 4293
Position Description
Senior Animal Technologist
Closing Date
Monday 4 December 2023, 11:55pm AEDT
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Job details
Title
Senior Animal Technologist
Employer
Monash University
Location
Australia
Published
November 20, 2023
Application deadline
December 04, 2023
Job type
Staff
Field
Agricultural Science,Medicine
About the employer
Monash University Is the largest university in Australia, ranked in the world's top 100 and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. We're named after Sir John Monash, and fuelled by his desire for our students to leave here with a greater sense of purpose, and the skills and confidence to create positive change.
In under 60 years, we've grown from a single campus into an education and research powerhouse with a presence on four continents, committed to the challenges of the age.
Our work is making an impact all over the world, from bringing clean water to villages in Africa to creating new life-saving medicines.
An international experience
With four Australian campuses, one in Malaysia and over 100 international partners, we're making a difference on a global scale. You'll have access to more research collaborations, more global partnerships, and a greater choice of overseas opportunities.
All Monash courses have an international focus, whether you take subjects on global issues, participate in study abroad programs, or learn alongside students from diverse cultures. Monash prepares you for the global workforce - you can start your degree in Australia, and continue your studies in Italy, Malaysia, India, China, or any of our 100 partner institutions worldwide.
A recognised world leader in research
We're active in over 150 fields of research across our 10 faculties, in areas as diverse as additive manufacturing, drug development, domestic violence and sustainable design. Many ideas developed at Monash - such as a new Malaria vaccine and 3D-printed engines - have been commercialised and are making a difference to the world we live in.
Partnerships in industry and government
Home to various precincts of innovation, we foster collaboration across traditional and unexpected disciplines. We build teams and form links, we bring together diverse minds - researchers, companies, businesses and technology - creating knowledge hubs of the future.
Plenty of options
Our large range of courses allows you to match your studies with your ambitions. Monash University offers one of the largest range of degrees in Australia, including over 140 innovative double degree options, bachelor, master and PhD degrees.
Scholarships
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to make their mark on the world, which is why we offer over 200 different types of scholarships for new and current students. They take care of everything from course fees to travel and accommodation. Our scholarships aren’t just reserved for those with the best academic track record – we provide support for disadvantaged students as well.