Overview
UQ Biological Resources
Join our casual pool for a range of associate animal technician opportunities. Based at our Gatton Campus with a competitive hourly rate of $42.93, plus 11.5% superannuation.
These casual roles are located at the Gatton Campus and may require some work outside of normal hours, including participation on the weekend/public holiday roster.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking reliable and committed Associate Animal Technicians to join our casual pool, providing essential care and husbandry for research animals at the Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP). This role ensures the welfare of animals while supporting general facility operations, including the use of equipment, chemicals, and other materials. You will contribute to maintenance tasks and the daily functionality of the QASP, working under routine or general supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Animal Husbandry
* Provide care and welfare for livestock, ensuring clean housing and maintaining biosecurity.
* Perform record-keeping and assist with research sampling and euthanasia as needed.
Operational Support
* Prepare facilities, operate machinery, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Support daily operations, including waste management and effective team communication.
Research Support
* Assist in research projects by performing routine procedures and providing experimental support.
* Participate in rosters, including weekend/public holiday duties, as required.
About UQ's Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ's Gatton Campus has a long history—from agricultural origins to a field hospital during WWII, to joining the UQ community in 1990.
As a casual staff member, you will be actively involved in supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and student life, contributing to activities with lasting impact on the community.
Join an organisation where excellence is core, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, including:
* Free parking and intercampus bus
* On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
* Access to the UQ Sports facility
* Volunteer in the community garden
About You
Essential:
* Certificate III in Agriculture (or equivalent) and relevant work experience.
* Possession of a C Class Licence and at least 2 years' experience in livestock handling and animal husbandry.
* Competence in livestock techniques (e.g., SC/IM injections, blood collection).
* Experience operating plant and machinery (e.g., tractors, forklifts) and capacity to obtain required licences/permits.
* Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of OH&S, OGTR, DAWE regulatory requirements, and animal welfare codes.
* Experience in a research environment, meat processing, and use of power/hand tools.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and medical clearance.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Medical Clearance and Vaccinations
Medical Clearance: Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to health and safety. Ongoing health monitoring and control measures apply.
Vaccinations and Immunisation: It is a condition of employment that if you are required now or in the future to work in clinical facilities or roles with exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases, you are immunised and will provide evidence of immunisation in accordance with the University's guidelines.
Questions
For more information about this opportunity, please contact, stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents for your application to be considered:
* Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the "About You" section
* Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate potential. The selection panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications for this casual pool will be reviewed on an ongoing basis (R-46915).
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