Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science)

• School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

• Fixed term position through to end of 2026

• Full-time and part-time preferences are considered

• Base salary will be in the range $89,861.38 - $96,402.32 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at Gatton Campus with some travel to St Lucia or other remote sites when required

About This Opportunity 

We are looking for a Senior Technical Officer (Animal Science) to provide high-level technical support for teaching and research in animal science. This role involves supporting practical classes in animal science and related disciplines, supervising facilities used by the Animal Science group, and maintaining and operating laboratory and field equipment. You will also provide specialist technical and OH&S advice to students and staff. While primarily part of the Animal Science technical team, you may occasionally support teaching and research in other disciplines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver technical support for practical classes in animal science, revise manuals, and develop new practical elements.

• Assist in selecting and training tutors/demonstrators and contribute to delivering practical course content.

• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including experimental design and laboratory techniques.

• Manage access to facilities and animals for teaching and research, liaising with campus service providers, and coordinate excursions and site visits aligned with course objectives.

• Acquire and maintain consumables, specimens, and reference materials, assist with sample analysis, and provide data interpretation guidance.

• Supervise and manage school facilities, ensuring safe work procedures, cleanliness, and compliance with statutory guidelines.

• Manage equipment calibration, maintenance, cost recovery funds, and ensure compliance with UQ financial policies.

• Stay updated on legislation, perform inductions, monitor OH&S practices, and ensure chemical and equipment safety in compliance with regulations.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

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Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

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’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus

• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• UQ Study for Staff

• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• Completion of a Bachelor degree with specialisation in animal science or related disciplines with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or educatio