Job Title

Animal Technician

Job Description

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

About the Position

The Animal Technician will undertake tasks associated with the care, husbandry and maintenance of genetically manipulated mice in the facility. Tasks include mouse husbandry, breeding, cleaning of cages and equipment and record keeping. Observational skills must be particularly attuned to the health and welfare of the animals under their care. Additional duties will be to assist researchers

with techniques such as tissue removal and injections.

Key challenges include:

Ensuring husbandry and animal health and welfare monitoring is carried out to the highest standard according to training protocols and SOP’s
Ensuring breeding programs are established and maintained as per instructions
Meeting researcher needs for assistance with techniques
Ensuring all records are kept up to date and accurate and that all communications are highly professional

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Completion of Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent)
At least 4 years practical experience with mice in a research environment
Familiarity with all relevant regulatory instruments
Good computer literacy
Proficiency in a range of techniques commonly used in a mouse research facility

Personal Qualities:

Conscientious
Excellent communication skills
Good observation skills and attention to detail
Flexible and cooperative
Ability to work individually and as a team
Motivated to make a difference in animal based medical research
Displays Institute values and embraces Institute culture
Available to work on some rostered public holidays, institute holidays and weekends

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full-time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 4 ($75,845 - $ 80,496). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

General enquiries can be directed to Giovanni Siciliano (

siciliano@wehi.edu.au

) and 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: Sunday 1 March 2026

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