St Lucia Campus, Australia
Onsite
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position from August 2026 to February 2027
Base salary will be in the range $83,776 – $93,121 + 17% super (HEW Level 5)
Based at our St Lucia Campus location
Reporting to the Integrated Physiology Facility (IPF) Manager and working within the School of Biomedical Sciences, this role delivers high-quality animal welfare, husbandry, technical support and service delivery across UQ’s Integrated Physiology Facility. You will be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team supporting world-class biomedical research, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, biosecurity, and the wellbeing of animals, staff and students.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing expert daily care to laboratory animals, including standard and complex husbandry, health monitoring, animal identification, breeding support, euthanasia and tissue collection.
Maintaining animal holding and laboratory spaces through cleaning, sterilisation processes, and strict biosecurity controls.
Supporting research operations through accurate record keeping, database management, inventory control and regulatory documentation.
Training and supervising staff, students and researchers in animal procedures, husbandry practices and the use of specialised equipment.
You will bring a strong technical foundation, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to animal welfare and research excellence. You will also demonstrate:
Completion of a degree in animal science, or a Diploma or Certificate III qualification in animal technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training, including experience in a PC2 certified animal containment facility.
Demonstrated experience maintaining PC2 laboratories, including cleaning, sterilising equipment and managing appropriate waste streams.
Working knowledge of animal ethics, biosafety, OH&S and OGTR requirements relevant to research animal facilities.
Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and achieve positive, compliant outcomes in a research environment.
Proficiency in database software and accurate record keeping.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with researchers, veterinarians, students and external contractors.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds from around the world, working together to create a better world. Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where excellence is embedded in everything we do and where your contribution directly supports impactful research and education.
UQ offers a broad range of benefits and rewards, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Jennifer Outhwaite.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) 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.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations and other integrity and conduct requirements.
Pre‑employment checks may include medical clearance and mandatory immunisations, and other integrity and conduct requirements relevant to the role You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Contact us via talent@uq.edu.au or call +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64422).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Friday 3rd July 2026.
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