About This Opportunity  

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced professional to step into the role of Supervisor, Animal Facility (Breeding) at the University of Queensland!

This role provides leadership across animal husbandry, complex breeding programs, and specialised research procedures within a regulated laboratory environment. Reporting to the Animal Facility Manager, the position oversees colony management, surgical and technical services, staff capability, and compliance with Animal Ethics, OGTR, Biosecurity and WHS requirements.

This is a key leadership role for a technically strong professional seeking to influence operational excellence, strengthen compliance culture, and support high-quality research outcomes.

Take the next step in your laboratory animal science career by expanding your leadership impact and shaping best practice research operations.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and manage daily animal care, complex breeding programs, and advanced procedural services across the facility.

• Oversee staff, including training, mentoring, performance management, and workload allocation.

• Ensure compliance with Animal Ethics, OGTR, Biosecurity, WHS, and other regulatory standards.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until July 2026 at HEW Level 7. 

About You

• Extensive experience in laboratory animal management, including complex colony and breeding program oversight.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with a commitment to developing staff and student expertise.

• Skilled in advanced animal procedures, surgical techniques, and welfare-compliant handling.

• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements, including Animal Ethics, Biosecurity, and WHS standards.

• Highly organised with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and operational management skills.

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with researchers, staff, and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, and medical clearance.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.   

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Lennane, TRI BRF Senior Facility Manager at [email protected]    

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected]. 

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. 

Applications close Sunday 8 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-61860). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early to mid-March 2026.