Necropsy Technician

About The Team

Murdoch University is home to the only School of Veterinary Medicine in Western Australia. Its teaching hospital and post-mortem facilities enables students to have clinical ‘hands-on’ opportunities. It also provides a service to community through its team of specialists.

The School Veterinary Medicine aims to provide an environment where high professional and clinical standards, based on available scientific evidence, are tempered with genuine care and compassion.

Your New Role!

You will support and coordinate technical aspects of teaching, research and diagnostic activities undertaken in the necropsy suite, including hands on involvement in animal postmortems. This position is responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and good order of the necropsy suite and for maintaining accurate client records and pathology databases.

Your Key responsibilities will include -

• Maintain necropsy suite operations - ensure cleanliness, equipment readiness, and proper disposal of remains
• Support pathology services - assist with necropsies, sample handling, data entry, and technical support for teaching and research
• Manage records and compliance - document procedures, maintain SOPs, and ensuring adherence to university and legislative standards

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (2 Years) |Full Time attracts a remuneration of $82,210 - $91,567 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Completion of a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in industries with a transferrable skillset to the necropsy technician position.

• Knowledge of necropsy techniques and procedures and a demonstrated ability to work with animal cadavers and animal specimens.
• Experience maintaining accurate laboratory records and notes and excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and cope with competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to be an effective team member.
• Good computer skills with word processing, spreadsheet and database experience plus the ability to learn new programs such as EzyVet.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Lance Boston, Anatomy, Pathology, Animal Production and Reproduction (APAPR) Technical Team Leader, and quote JR105954 as the reference.

Applications Close on November 20th 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.