Animal Technician

Job Title Animal Technician Job Description An excellent opportunity is available for an Animal Technician to join the Biosciences 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 responsibilities 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 weekend Terms of Appointment This position is an ongoing role in a full-time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 4 ($78,121-$82,911). 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 at siciliano@wehi.edu.au or Michele Cook at 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: Tuesday 20 October 2026. WEHI’s commitment to diversity and inclusion At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI’s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team. WEHI’s commitment to Indigenous employment WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.