Animal Technical Assistant Full-time

UQ Biological Resources

Full-time, permanent positions. Base salary will be in the range $79,096.42- $83,863.22 + 17% super (HEW Level 4). Based at our St Lucia Campus location.

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team supporting world-class biomedical and scientific research through the delivery of exceptional animal care and technical services. As an Animal Technical Assistant within Biological Resources, you will contribute to a regulated research environment where animal welfare, operational excellence, compliance and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside researchers, supervisors and fellow technical professionals, you will help create the conditions that enable impactful scientific discoveries while upholding the highest standards of care and biosecurity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high-quality animal care, husbandry and breeding services for laboratory rodents and other species, ensuring optimal animal welfare, colony health and accurate record-keeping.
• Perform routine and technical procedures, including injections, sample collection, breeding support and euthanasia, in accordance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain facility operations, cleanliness and biosecurity by operating equipment, monitoring life-support systems, managing inventory and responding promptly to alarms or incidents.
• Provide effective operational and compliance support to researchers and stakeholders through clear communication, sound technical advice and collaborative teamwork, including participation in rostered after-hours work.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in animal technology, biological sciences or a related discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of training and practical experience.
• Demonstrated capability to work confidently within a regulated laboratory animal environment while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
• Sound knowledge of animal breeding programs, colony management and record-keeping processes, or the ability to rapidly develop this expertise.
• Experience handling laboratory animals and performing routine technical procedures with accuracy, care and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and compliance requirements relevant to animal research environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships with researchers, technical staff and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, maintain attention to detail and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to service excellence, continuous improvement and supporting research outcomes that create meaningful impact.

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.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, contact Rebecca Bruce at r.bruce1@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66736).