About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

Do you want to contribute to the outcomes achieved by one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world? The Core Animal Service team at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health do just that and make a difference to lives impacted by serious diseases every day. 

Besides joining a world-renowned research institute, you will also find yourself in a vibrant and supportive environment. At the Florey, you will become an integral part of a valued team that promotes a healthy, friendly and inclusive culture. We pride ourselves in the investment of your career, providing opportunities to advance your skill set with regular internal training, attending seminars/workshops and conferences.

Core Animal Services operates 7 days per week and the incumbent is expected to contribute to overtime work on weekends and public holidays as required.

The candidate will be responsible for:

The position of Animal Technician is expected to play a major role in all aspects of animal management. The role requires a high degree of knowledge and experience in animal breeding, identification, and sampling techniques with the ability to assist and train other staff when required.

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a fixed-term (ending on 28 February 2025), full-time role. The role attracts an annual salary offer ranging from Increment Level 5 (HEW5-1) $69,470 to Increment Level 5 (HEW5-8) $79,801, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 17 October 2023.

About you:

• Completed relevant course in animal care, Diploma of Animal technology or equivalent
• Previous experience in a Bio-resources facility, particularly those with similar capacity to the FINMH
• Proficient working in an SPF environment with a high level of aseptic technique, thorough understanding of modern IVC technology
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail with all tasks, excellent at data management and animal welfare monitoring.
• Understanding of Australian and Victorian animal welfare guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Expert in rodent husbandry and transgenic colony breeding strategies, able to assist with breeding strategies to meet researcher requirements.
• Desirable to be proficient in specialised animal techniques and procedures such as:
  • Administration of substances in rodents via PO, IV, IM, SC, I.P, I.N routes.
  • Blood collection Mandible, Saphenous, Tail Vein.

• Team player and excellent communicator

What we offer:

Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

Flexible working hours and part time positions will be considered

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.