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Role highlights

Support vital research in Australia's premier biosecurity and animal health facility.
Work hands-on with animals in a high-containment, purpose-driven environment.
Join a skilled, close-knit team making a real impact on zoonotic disease research.

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity

We’re seeking an Animal Technician to join the Small Animal Facility team at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong.

This hands-on role supports vital research into zoonotic diseases within high-containment environments (PC1–PC4). You’ll be responsible for animal husbandry, sample collection, data recording, and promoting animal welfare in collaboration with scientists and veterinarians.

You’ll need to be flexible to work occasional weekends and shifts as required. To be eligible for this role, security clearance, health checks, and vaccinations are mandatory.

Your high-level duties will include:

Perform high-standard animal husbandry and monitor animal behaviour daily.
Assist with sample collection and support research involving infectious diseases.
Promote animal welfare and ensure compliance with ethical protocols.
Liaise with scientists and vets to support research and maintain accurate records.
Help improve monitoring systems and uphold facility quality standards.

Role particulars

Location: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC

Salary: AU$76,086 to AU$96,813 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; weekend work on roster basis; occasional shift work

Reference: 101404

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

A Bachelor of animal-related science or agriculture or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience.
Experience with husbandry and handling a broad range of species, such as domestic livestock, laboratory animals, and/or wildlife.
Demonstrated ability to perform technical procedures, such as collection of biological samples from animals.
Willingness to work with animals infected with serious zoonotic disease agents, following appropriate training, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (biocontainment suits inclusive).
A flexible approach to be available as part of the team roster for weekend and after-hours work.
Demonstrated familiarity with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
Ability to fulfill ACDP ‘Special Requirements’ as outlined in the position description.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina O’Brien (cristina.obrien@csiro.au) and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens currently residing in Australia. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Please review the position description for details.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Your cover letter should demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role, as outlined in the position description.

Applications close

Monday 19 January, 2026, 11:00pm AEST

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