• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Be part of a university working towards an exciting new strategy
• Join an exciting part of research in Ethics & Compliance

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The Animal Welfare Officer is part of the Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team which supports committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology, radiation safety and research export controls, and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas.

About the role

• $ 106,711 - $ 120,233 (Plus 17% Super)
• 3 Year Fixed Term

Reporting to the Director of Animal Care, the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) works collaboratively with the Animal Care and Ethics Committees (ACEC), members of RECS, University staff and researchers to ensure compliance in animal research and to promote a high standard of care for laboratory animals used in research and teaching. The AWO is also responsible for implementing a comprehensive hands-on training program on commonly used laboratory animal procedures.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• In coordination with and under the direction of the Director of Animal Care (DAC) and Senior Animal Welfare Officer, provide appropriate monitoring and veterinary support to laboratory animals used in research and teaching including liaising with animal facility staff, researchers and ACEC to ensure animal wellbeing. 
• Contribute to the implementation of training programs for UNSW staff and students to ensure animal ethics training compliance and conduct laboratory animal-based procedure competency training within UNSW.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Ability to succeed in a vibrant research and teaching environment
• Experienced in undertaking and teaching laboratory animal-based research activities and procedures in either a Higher Education or Industry environment
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree with a high level of understanding of the theories and principles of animal-based research, animal ethics and welfare, and research ethics

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:

Simone Donovan, Talent Acquisition Lead

E: s.donovan@unsw.edu.au

T: (61 2) 9385 8911

Applications close: Sunday, 15^th September 2019 at 11pm

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.