Aquarium Technician Full-time NEW

Aquarium Technician

In this Aquarium Technician role, you will ensure the health and welfare of zebrafish that underpin cutting-edge research. You will develop specialised aquaculture and laboratory animal skills while working in a highly collaborative, research-focused environment.

What you will deliver:

• Provide daily husbandry, feeding, cleaning and health monitoring of zebrafish to the highest animal welfare standards.
• Perform routine tank cleaning, facility hygiene tasks and basic equipment care to ensure reliable aquarium operations.
• Conduct regular water quality testing, record results accurately and report issues promptly to support stable system performance.
• Maintain breeding colonies and live food cultures to support research requirements and colony health.
• Adhere to regulatory and ethical requirements, including AWV, POCTA, OGTR and DAFF, in all facility activities.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team: Within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio, you will join the Melbourne Bioresources platform in the state-of-the-art Zebrafish Aquarium. The team enables high-impact research by providing exceptional animal care, technical support and reliable aquatic systems for University of Melbourne researchers. You will be part of a collaborative, detail-focused group that values animal welfare, continuous improvement and developing specialist skills in aquaculture and laboratory animal science.

Application essentials:

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• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026 – 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.