Full time, continuing position located at our Camden campus Opportunity to provide hands-on teaching and research support for the Animal Science units Base Salary $90,155 - $95,259 (HEO 4) 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Technical Assistant, Farms (Cattle and Sheep Unit) supports the teaching and research of the Animal Science units at the Camden Campus for SoLES, Sydney Veterinary School and the Sydney Institute of Agriculture. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide technical support and assistance to researchers, students and other technical staff working in the Animal Science unit assist undergraduate and postgraduate practical classes across multiple disciplines and livestock/animal species maintain the Animal Science unit ensuring that the teaching, learning and research requirements of the work area are suitably met maintain the animals within the unit in accordance with animal welfare code of practice and animal ethics committee directives maintain work areas in a clean and safe condition, hazardous chemicals are stored and disposed of appropriately and ensuring that the work area is compliant with workplace health and safety requirements. About you Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Vocational Education) - Animal Handling and Welfare and/or relevant industry experience working with livestock and knowledge of, or willingness to learn, biosecurity Specialised Induction Vehicle Certification (ATVs), verification of competency in operating a tractor, NSW Driver’s licence, Chemcert certificate, Forklift High Risk Work licence adequate strength to lift, carry, push, and pull a variety of loads in different situations safely and ability to tolerate repetitive physical work tasks an understanding of manual handling and working at heights a sound working knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the Animal Science environment good communication skills and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team willingness to undergo Tetanus and Q Fever vaccination and/or health screening recommended by the University as relevant to this position. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 19 March 2026 11:59 PM
