At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality research through ethical care and management of laboratory animals.
- Company: Join Monash University, ranked in the world's top 50 universities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal welfare while collaborating with innovative researchers.
- Qualifications: Strong commitment to animal welfare and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 69079 - 77760 $ per year.
Remuneration: $69,079 - $77,760 pa HEW Level 03 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Join the MARP as an Animal Technician, supporting high-quality research through the ethical care and management of laboratory animals. As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to daily animal husbandry, welfare monitoring and facility operations, ensuring high standards of animal care, safety and compliance.
We are seeking a reliable, motivated and organised individual with a strong commitment to animal welfare, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About MARP - Monash Animal Research Platform
MARP is committed to enabling excellence in research by providing industry-leading animal services to Monash University researchers and partners across Australia. Guided by best-practice animal care and a culture of continuous improvement, MARP offers an outstanding environment in which expertise, innovation, and collaboration thrive.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Mr Jonathan Mauclair, Operations Manager - Monash Animal Research Platform, +61 3 9902 9270
Applications Close: Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.
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