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The Opportunity

• Support essential services at CSIRO’s Large Animal Facility
• Help maintain containment, HSE and animal welfare regulations
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive culture at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

As an Animal Services Support Officer with the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), you will support the day to day operation of this high-level biocontainment animal facility.  Activities at the LAF are heavily determined by protocols to meet containment, HSE, and animal welfare regulations. You will clean and prepare animal rooms, maintain consumable stocks and equipment, manage waste removal and perform effective animal husbandry tasks.

A small team of dedicated people assist in the day to day running of the facility however many tasks involve working alone.  Weekend work is involved on a roster basis and shift work may be required from time to time.  All staff working in this environment must pass security, medical and psychological checks, and be vaccinated against various diseases.

In this role you will:

• Abide by and promote animal ethics, microbiological containment and physical security requirements at ACDP.
• Supply and maintain equipment, distribute and maintain stocks of consumables.
• Clean and prepare rooms before and after decontamination.
• Remove and dispose of laboratory and animal waste in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Provide animal handling and husbandry support.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday work on a roster basis.
• Perform standard analyses and undertake technical tasks including calculations.
• Provide instruction on, and assistance to staff with activities pertaining to the immediate work area and responsibilities, as required.

Location:      Geelong – Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), VIC
Salary:           AU$66k - AU$84k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         12 month term
Reference:    86817

To be considered you will need:

• General “handy-person” skills, and the ability to perform manual labour such as lifting heavy (>20kg) items safely, and performing physically demanding tasks.
• The ability to deliver effective support to a team, responding appropriately to unexpected changes in circumstances
• The ability to proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges using creative solutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well within and across teams. 
• A willingness and ability to undertake repetitive tasks requiring a high attention to detail, for extended periods of time.
• A willingness and ability to work with animals infected with serious zoonotic diseases, including wearing fully encapsulating suits connected to a clean air supply.

To see the full list of criteria for this role, please view the Position Details

Eligibility

• Applications are open to Australian Citizens only.

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Clearance or equivalent, and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply online and provide a CV and cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the requirements outlined in the Position Details

Applications Close

Wednesday 24 August, 2022 (11pm AEST)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.