Animal Services Team Leader

University of Canberra 11 Kirinari St, Canberra, ACT, Australia Phone: 02) 6201 5111 Web Site: Institution Profile: Administration, Research, Student Services Job Views: 69 Post Code: 2601 Job Description:

• Showcase your leadership expertise, best practices in animal ethics, and collaboration skills in this stakeholder-focused opportunity.
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us: Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments. We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups. About the opportunity: The Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to manage the Faculty’s animal facilities (including reptile, amphibian and murine). This role provides high level technical advice to facility users and is responsible for the development and currency of training and induction programs. A high level of facility user satisfaction is a key success factor for the role.

• Coordinating animal husbandry practices across a variety of animal facilities.
• Leading an animal services team to successfully support animal facilities and navigate the complex nexus between animal welfare, research needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Developing research facility management procedures for reptiles, amphibians, and mammals with consideration for endangered species.
• Complying with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, legal, and regulatory standards, including animal ethics, biosafety, and gene technology.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies.
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts).
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa).

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary. Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role. If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time. Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission. WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click here . Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 19 January 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr