**The Opportunity**
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our mission is to find cures for childhood diseases.
We are looking for a dedicated Animal Technician to support research activities at our Bioresources Centre and Laboratories. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for providing routine animal husbandry, ensuring the highest standards of care and welfare, and maintaining a clean and sterile laboratory environment.
The position is primarily based within a laboratory setting, involving physical activities such as:
- Handling and caring for animals.
- Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and consumables.
- Maintaining facility hygiene.
This full-time role requires availability on weekends and public holidays. The position begins at 6.30am daily and includes a mandatory shower entry.
**About You**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a passion for research and animal welfare.
- Completion of Year 12 (HSSD certificate desirable or hospital sterile services experience).
- Experience in animal care, husbandry, or a research facility setting.
- Knowledge of sterilisation techniques, autoclave operations, and laboratory hygiene practices.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
**About Us**
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
**Some of our staff benefits include**:
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
**How to apply**
**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.**
**Contact Name**:Carla Smith
**Closing Date**:13/03/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.