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Dates
- 06 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
Responsibilities
- - Contributing to the effective implementation and continuous improvement of a Biorisk Management System supporting university activities involving regulated biological materials
- - Providing administrative support and ensuring the effective operation of Biorisk Management-related committees and meetings
- - Conducting the pre-review of applications submitted to the University of Melbourne’s Institutional Biosafety Committee to conduct research involving the use of genetically modified organisms and high-risk biological agents
- - Assisting the Biorisk Management team with the provision of specialist advice to the university research community regarding the use of regulated biological materials
Requirements
- - A degree in biological science, and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- - Demonstrated achievement in a similar role in a university or research institution
- - Experience working in a laboratory or other type of biological containment facility
- - Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective training material to a broad range of people, including researchers, professional staff, students, technical staff, and facility managers
Benefits
- - Support the safe and compliant use of hazardous biological agents and materials in research and teaching
- - Join a small, dynamic team of subject matter experts and receive targeted mentoring to help you excel in your role
- - 17% super, great benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!
Notes
- - Job no: 0045437
- - Role type: Full-time; Continuing
- - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- - This role requires current valid work rights for Australia
Biological Compliance Advisor
Job no: 0045437
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 – 106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 – 106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support the safe and compliant use of hazardous biological agents and materials in research and teaching
- Join a small, dynamic team of subject matter experts and receive targeted mentoring to help you excel in your role
- 17% super, great benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.
About the Role
As a Biological Compliance Advisor, you will be part of a small dynamic team at The University of Melbourne that specialises in Biorisk Management. Biorisk Management at the University, covers the safe and secure use of hazardous biological agents and regulated biological material in research and teaching. Reporting to the Biorisk Manager, you will advise university staff and researchers on the relevant university policies and processes, Commonwealth and State legislation and regulations, as well as Australian Standard requirements.
The role includes the support of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the effective implementation and continuous improvement of a Biorisk Management System supporting university activities involving regulated biological materials
- Providing administrative support and ensuring the effective operation of Biorisk Management-related committees and meetings
- Conducting the pre-review of applications submitted to the University of Melbourne’s Institutional Biosafety Committee to conduct research involving the use of genetically modified organisms and high risk biological agents
- Assisting the Biorisk Management team with the provision of specialist advice to the university research community regarding the use of regulated biological materials
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for people who demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a small professional specialist team and can handle sensitive and confidential issues maturely and discreetly. You will be an excellent communicator who can provide accurate and high-quality advice that interprets and discusses institutional and regulatory requirements.
We’re looking for people who demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a small professional specialist team and can handle sensitive and confidential issues maturely and discreetly. You will be an excellent communicator who can provide accurate and high-quality advice that interprets and discusses institutional and regulatory requirements.
You will also have:
- A degree in biological science, and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated achievement in a similar role in a university or research institution
- Experience working in a laboratory or other type of biological containment facility
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective training material to a broad range of people, including researchers, professional staff, students, technical staff and facility managers
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Health Security Check. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory outcome.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation (RIC)
RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.
RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience related to the selection criteria
Please note that you are not required to respond separately to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Advertised: 06 Jun 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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