About You 

With your previous experience in working with specialised imaging and laboratory equipment, your technical expertise will support the Core Animal Facility (CAF) in contributing to important research across South Australia. You have WHS at the forefront, with confidence to communicate instructions and scientific results to a range of stakeholders. You have a strong focus on providing an exceptional customer experience, as well contributing to a collaborative team culture.

You will support research activities through the operation and hands-on maintenance of Ionising Radiation Apparatus and specialised imaging/scanning equipment housed within the facility.

You will also provide information, training, induction and technical support and/or guidance to UniSA staff, students and external users of the CAF, on the operation and maintenance of this equipment. In addition, you will support the Training & Compliance Officer & Research Supervisor in laboratory animal related duties.

About the UniSA Research Office

The UniSA Research Office (URO) supports the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Enterprise to realise strategic and operational initiatives. This is achieved by positioning UniSA to be responsive to the changing local, national and international environment and the delivery of high quality, effective support services to researchers and decision makers.

The Core Animal Facility is a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility to house and care for animals used for research purposes.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• A post-secondary qualification, or demonstrated equivalent industrial experience, in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. science/imaging/IT/optics) with recent hands-on experience
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more technical disciplines in scanning/imaging operations, including a range of testing and sample preparation techniques
• Relevant experience in designing, developing and delivering induction programs for the use of equipment such as Ionising Radiation Apparatus and specialised imaging/scanning equipment housed within the facility
• Demonstrated proficiency in the maintenance and repair of specialised imaging /scanning and associated laboratory equipment
• Demonstrated experience of working in a laboratory animal care environment within the requirements of AEC approved animal ethics projects and biosafety requirements

In addition, a current (or ability to obtain) EPA Radiation licence to operate a Small Animal & Cell Irradiator, other Ionising Radiation Apparatus and recent experience of handling radiation sources is required.

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6498.

Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday 24th September 2024 

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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