Senior Animal Technician/Team Leader

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research • Full-time • Australia • USD $ 82.02k - USD $ 94.21k / year • 1m ago

Job Title

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Animal Technician/Team Leader to join the Bioservices Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position

The Team Leader/Senior Animal Technician will undertake tasks associated with the care, husbandry and maintenance of genetically manipulated mice in the facility. They are expected to be technically competent in a good range of techniques and to be a point of reference for researchers, supervisor and technicians within the suite. The role of a Team Leader is to undertake all tasks required of an animal technician while also being responsible for the supervision of two Animal technicians within the suite.

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent)
At least 6 years practical experience in a medical research environment with mice
Familiar with AEC documents, requirements and procedures
Good computer literacy
Proficiency in a large range of techniques commonly used in a mouse research facility
Ability to mentor and train staff under their supervision
Proficient in the use of Excel and Word

Personal Qualities:

Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate across varying levels of the organisation
Good observation skills and attention to detail
Conscientious and reliable
Good leadership skills
Displays Institute values and embraces Institute culture
Available to work on some rostered public holidays and weekends

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level PSE5 ($82,018 - $94,209). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Giovanni Siciliano (

siciliano@wehi.edu.au

) or Michele Cook (

cook.m@wehi.edu.au

)

A position description is available

here

How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2025.