Overview: Expression of Interest for Technical Officer/Animal Technician in the RAF (RMIT Animal Facility) of the STEM College. Seeking Casual Technical Officer – Animal Technician with commitment to animal welfare and experience in a multi-species facility Casual HEW 4 11.5% Superannuation Based onsite at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About the Role The dual role of a Technical Officer and Animal Technician will report to the Technical Coordinator and be responsible for providing technical support to users of laboratories and workspaces while also working as an animal technician in a multi-species facility. Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator, the successful candidate will contribute to the housekeeping and maintenance of laboratories and workshops, supporting the adoption and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and best practices. Key responsibilities include helping run and maintain wash-up area and as required, helping in conducting animal welfare checks on weekdays, weekends and public holidays, ensuring animals are healthy and reporting any anomalies, euthanasia, maintaining high hygiene standards throughout the facility, and accurate record-keeping. About You This casual role requires a motivated individual to help with wash area, manual labour and is committed to the welfare of all animals, ideally with experience in an animal facility. To be successful in this position, you’ll have: Qualification in animal studies or working towards a related qualification is highly desirable Demonstrated experience with a variety of small laboratory animal species such as mice and rats in a research environment or equivalent with experience in general and PC1/2 laboratory areas. Demonstrated understanding and ability to comply with current legislation, regulatory bodies, codes and standards relating to the ethical use and care of live animals for scientific research purposes. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory-based instruments/ equipment relevant to animal research. Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding and embracing a client-focused framework. Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area. Due to the urgent nature of the role, offers will be made to suitable candidates as they apply. The job advertisement will be closed once the position is filled. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. About the College The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders: www.rmit.edu.au/STEM To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ Apply ’ link at the top of this page. Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications Close: 20 June 2025 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community. 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