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Animal Attendant Grade 1 - Animal Facilities

Victorian Government • Full-time • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • USD $ 61.60k - USD $ 67.91k / year • 1d ago

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $61,597 - $67,906

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Science and research

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 6846

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Animal Technician - Animal Facility: Cancer Research Division

2 x Full-time ongoing opportunities available
Classification 1BU11-1BU44 depending on experience
80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
Attractive salary packaging options are available

About the role

Our Cancer Research Division is currently seeking 2 full time Animal Technicians to join our multi-disciplinary and dynamic Animal Facility Core. There are 2 positions on offer, both positions will require the successful candidates to participate in weekend and public holiday rosters.

The principle responsibilities of these positions are animal husbandry, colony management and record keeping. The positions work closely with other animal technicians as well as research staff and students. You will support the team leaders and manager on issues of compliance, animal welfare and assist with the daily activities and maintenance of the facility.

About you

You will have a basic understanding of compliance regulations including POCTA Act, AQIS, PC2 & OGTR and Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

You'll bring with you:

Commitment to ethical treatment of animals
Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills
High level of reliability

It is desirable for the successful candidate to have completed a Diploma of Applied Science – Animal Technology or equivalent, and experience in colony management, including genetically modified animals.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Contact Person: Brent Fullerton, Animal Core Facility Manager

Contact Details: Brent.Fullerton@petermac.org

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 January 2026