Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is one of the largest and most diverse Faculties within The University of Queensland and within Science Faculties across Australia. The Faculty of Science incorporates six schools and four research centres. The units within the Faculty are internationally recognised and their teaching and research successes create a stimulating environment within which the Faculty staff work.

The Faculty is managed by the Executive Dean, who has direct responsibility for the physical, financial and human resources, academic matters relating to programs and students, and a range of other areas such as the development of research, national and international marketing, and enhanced government, business and community links.

 

About This Opportunity

Focusing primarily on the management of Health Safety and Wellness in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, this position works closely with the Regulatory Compliance Officer to provide practical assistance, advice and oversight in the areas of laboratory safety (including chemical, radiation and biosafety), along with compliance requirements relating to Biosecurity and Drug and Poisons Regulatory requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively contribute to the management of HSW programs within the Faculty of Science.
• Act as the primary HSW advisor to the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, utilising expertise in the chemical sciences and biosafety in particular.
• Identify and develop appropriate training programs in Health Safety and Wellness for chemical and biological laboratories (i.e. chemical/biological/radiation spill procedures)
• Assess any risks to Health and Safety, by conducting workplace inspections and audits within the Faculty of Science and recommending appropriate control measures for any hazards identified.

For a full list of job duties, please see the embedded position description below.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

 

Our Ideal Candidate

Alongside postgraduate qualifications in occupational health and safety, or the physical/biological sciences or related field and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• At least 2-5 years practical laboratory bench experience in a biological/chemical research laboratory, and
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in the management of HSW-related practices relevant to both the biological and chemical laboratory research and teaching environment, ideally in a University environment.
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of the relevant legislation governing PC1, PC 2 and DAWE requirements along with safe use, storage of hazardous chemicals including dangerous goods, scheduled substances and chemicals of security concern.
• High level interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish cooperative working relationships throughout the University.

For a full list of selection criteria, please see the embedded position description below.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

 

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, continuing position at HEW Level 8.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range  $100,264 -  $112,583 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $117,309 -  $131,723.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading (of 17.5%), salary sacrificing options, discounted private health insurance, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.

 

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