Senior Animal Technologist
Job No.: 685394
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 27 November 2026
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
- Provide support to interesting projects and staff
- Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Advance your career as a Senior Animal Technologist at the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) and make a meaningful impact.
This position contributes to supporting the Faculty’s research base and provides management and care services for animals of various species through general, technical and medical procedures under the frameworks of established policies.
The Senior Animal Technologist oversees the day-to-day operations of a designated unit, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare across animal production, care, and research activities. The role plays a vital part in supporting research by delivering quality animal care services, coordinating the supply of healthy, high-quality animals, and actively contributing to research projects. Regular liaison with researchers ensures their specific needs are met, fostering collaborative partnerships and efficient service delivery.
We are seeking someone with a Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) or progress towards completion, along with relevant experience in a laboratory animal facility or an equivalent combination of knowledge, training, and experience in an animal care environment. A genuine passion for working with animals, coupled with a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and an engaging team-oriented work ethic, are essential qualities for this role.
Come and join us at the Monash Animal Research Platform, we have a competitive salary and benefits and we look forward to you joining our inclusive, collaborative team. If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
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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.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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: Nicole Yates, Animal Facility Manager,+61 3 9905 9745
Position Description: Senior Animal Technologist
Applications Close: Wednesday 22 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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