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Team Leader - Small Animal Facility

• Oversee and provide leadership over all aspects of the ACDP Small Animal Facility
• Ensure adherence to animal ethics and welfare protocols
• Liaise with scientific staff to support scientific research projects
   
  

The Position
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP formally known as AAHL) seeks to appoint an experienced animal facility leader to deliver leadership in the provision of small animal services to CSIRO science and research teams.  

In this critical role you will lead a small team within the Small Animal Facility (SAF) team. The SAF is one of 3 Animal Facility Teams, with the SAF being located at the Geelong laboratory. As the Team Leader you will work closely with the Deputy Team Leader, SAF to supervise other SAF staff and work as part of an on-call roster to provide high level advice and animal care as required.

The Team Leader will ensure the SAF maintains a disease-free facility and provides the highest standard of animal husbandry. You will be required to ensure animal ethic and welfare protocols are adhered to, to ensure the best possible outcomes for the animals and science.  You will also provide leadership and management requirements to other animal technicians and husbandry staff and provide training as required to other facility users.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to meet ACDP microbiological security and security assessment requirements.

Your duties will include:

• Oversee and provide leadership over all aspects of the Small Animal Facility.
• Provide technical assistance to science and research activities involving small animals within the microbiologically contained facility at CSIRO ACDP. 
• Oversee the daily operations of the SAF and alongside the Deputy Team Leader ensure tasks are carried out appropriately and efficiently and to quickly implement solutions when problems arise. 
• Induct and train staff and students to ensure they are appropriately skilled to undertake a range of duties in the SAF.

Location:  Geelong, Victoria
Salary:  AU$98k – AU$106k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite  
Reference:  71464

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in animal sciences or a related field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated achievement in leading animal studies teams. 
• Demonstrated high level of scientific knowledge, competence and record of achievement in animal sciences and care in a research setting.
• Post-qualification and career-based experience working with small animals including injections and collection, euthanasia and identification in animals such as rodents and chickens. 
• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and regulations including: 
  • Victorian legislation: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 Vic and Regulations 1997.
  • Regulatory bodies protocol and procedures: Office of the Genetic Technology Regulator (OGTR) and Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR).
  • Industry standards: Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.

For more information please view the Position Description. 

Eligibility
The appointee must be able to meet ACDP microbiological security and security assessment requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion
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How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close
31 January 2021 at 11:59 AEDT