School of the Environment
Part-time (15 hours per week), fixed-term positions for up to 2 years.
Ensures welfare, husbandry, and breeding performance of aquatic animals, including fish, crustaceans, and bivalve molluscs.
Delivers high-quality oversight and technical support for animal health and vaccination projects.
Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $78,944.40- $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Based at our St Lucia location
About This Opportunity
The Fish Husbandry Technician plays a crucial role in delivering high-level care, husbandry, and technical support for the Aquatic Animal Health facility. This part-time position involves substantial responsibility for the welfare, maintenance, and breeding stock performance of aquatic animals, including fish, crustaceans, and bivalve molluscs. Reporting to Professor Andrew Barnes and Dr Oleksandra Rudenko, the role supports industry-led research focused on improving the health and welfare of farmed aquatic animals.
Based at the St Lucia campus, the role includes daily husbandry tasks such as feeding, water quality management, record keeping, and equipment maintenance at the Ritchie aquarium facility. Weekend work is expected and will attract penalty rates in accordance with the University of Queensland Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Key responsibilities will include:
Upholding welfare standards and providing care and husbandry to laboratory aquatic animals.
Perform and provide training in colony health monitoring and management services, including performing basic necropsies, collection and shipping of samples/sentinel animals and selection of tests.
Perform cleaning , general upkeep and biosecurity maintenance of animal holding and central areas.
Maintaining facility equipment in accordance with the facility schedule.
Review animal ethics applications and provide feedback to supervisors to ensure proposed practices meet the relevant requirements.
Perform basic animal procedures including anaesthesia, necropsy and injection.
Prepare, administer and dispense (in accordance with current regulatory requirements) restricted drugs for use with animals for research purposes (rarely).
Work in specialised areas such as PC2, infectious agents, quarantine, pressurised gases and general chemical safety.
Perform record keeping in relation to operations and services, including database software, development of reports, inventory management, training and animal procedures.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
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:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
The successful candidate will have some understanding of fish and aquatic animal husbandry and recirculating systems, including sensors, used to monitor and maintain water quality
Essential
Completion of a degree in animal science; or Diploma; or Certificate III level qualification in the animal technology industry or other related fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training which includes a minimum of 2 years' subsequent experience working in an aquatic animal facility
Demonstrated clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise research and animal facility staff by email, phone or in-person and the ability to present information and written reports.
Demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills, utilising background information/experience to take action in the absence of complete information.
Demonstrated experience to effectively plan and prioritise own time and tasks and work flexibly across different areas of the facility based on general direction from supervisors.
Demonstrated understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements with regard to Animal Ethics, Biosafety, Biosecurity and Occupational Health and Safety.
Commitment to upholding the University's values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity.
The successful candidate is required to complete background checks including right to work.
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Andrew Barnes via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You' section
Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 19 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-40734).