School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability within the Faculty of Science .
Part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position up to January 2028.
Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $97,268 to $104,348 + 17% super (HEW 6).
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About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative Animal Science technical team supporting hands-on teaching and research at UQ’s Gatton Campus. As Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) , you will bring your animal and wildlife science expertise to practical teaching, and the effective operation of specialist facilities, helping create a safe, purposeful and engaging environment where students and researchers can do their best work.
Key responsibilities will include:
Plan, coordinate and deliver technical support for practical classes in animal science and related disciplines.
Support the day-to-day management of the Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility, maintaining high standards of animal wellbeing and husbandry, record keeping, safe work practices and compliance with relevant requirements.
Coordinate the effective operation, maintenance and management of laboratories, field sites, equipment and other facilities shared by the Animal Science group, including procurement, stocktakes, calibration and planned and unplanned maintenance.
Provide specialist technical and occupational health and safety advice to staff and students, helping ensure teaching and research activities comply with University procedures, statutory requirements and relevant animal ethics obligations.
About You
A Bachelor degree with a specialisation in animal or wildlife science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in wildlife science or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience managing an animal facility, including animal husbandry and handling, occupational health and safety compliance, record keeping, including ZIMS software, and government and animal ethics permit requirements.
Demonstrated understanding of government and animal ethics processes and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 8th Edition , together with relevant legislation, guidelines and community expectations.
Skills, or the ability to develop skills, in managing laboratories and field sites used for teaching and research in accordance with relevant policies, standards and guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide technical advice, guidance and training appropriate to their needs.
Strong digital capability, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, together with the ability to develop knowledge of relevant UQ occupational health and safety, risk assessment and purchasing systems.
An open Class C Queensland driver licence, with training or licensing to operate off-road vehicles, including 4WD vehicles, considered desirable.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Free parking and intercampus bus .
On campus childcare , medical clinic, and post office.
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave.
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading.
Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
Career development opportunities: access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program.
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services.
Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility…