Aquarium Technician (Animal Husbandry)

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Science

Science Program Support and Facilities Managememt

APS Level 4

Non-ongoing until 30 September 2015

Salary: $60,763 - $66,158pa

Duties: The AquariumTechnician (Animal Husbandry) will maintain live cultures of microalgae, Antarctic krill and other Antarctic marine animals and will assist with the setup and maintenance of aquarium equipment and laboratories. The technician will assist in a range of routine laboratory tasks including the preparation and chemical analysis of biological and environmental samples. The Technician will participate in field work in Antarctic regions and will provide support to other approved project work as required.

Applications together with the Application Cover Sheet and a current Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded via email to recruitment@aad.gov.au. You should ensure that you provide sufficient information relevant to the advertised Selection Criteria.

Closing Date: COB 9 November 2012

Contact Officer: Tasha Waller - (03) 6232 3391 or email tasha.waller@aad.gov.au

Applications will not be acknowledged. Engagement may be subject to conditions including probation, qualifications, health and security/character clearance requirements. Applications from persons who are not Australian citizens will usually only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants. A relocation allowance may be payable where the successful candidate is required to relocate to Southern Tasmania.

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