University of TasmaniaLaunceston, TasmaniaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 19-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 16-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 19-Jan-2025
Location
Launceston, Tasmania
Salary
Total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
Organise and manage day-to-day operations in research and teaching laboratories, and provide high levels of support services, including purchase, management and maintenance of consumables, chemicals and equipment.
Provide oversight for hazardous substances and activities, maintaining excellent laboratory management practice, occupational hygiene and safety protocols in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
Coordinate and facilitate practical teaching activities at the Launceston campuses and relevant field areas, liaising with academic staff and stakeholders to ensure efficient planning and delivery of teaching programs.
Provide a safe working environment for TIA staff and students, promote excellent laboratory practice and manage safety protocols, audits, operations in accordance with relevant UTAS and TIA regulations and guidelines.
Undertake inductions and on-going training to staff and students in safe work practices relevant to the different workplaces, including PC2 and quarantine facilities.
Provide expert advice and initiate corrective actions following concerns linked to laboratory operations.
Assist the Operation Manager and Business Manager with strategic planning for laboratory and facility capability and requirements, capital funding submissions, asset register and laboratory budgeting.
Requirements
Completion of a science degree or equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
Strong WHS knowledge and safe work systems management, including management of chemical and laboratory hazards.
At least 5 years experience in providing technical laboratory support including experience in the development and implementation of risk assessments, safe working practices and standard operating protocols in a changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve complex technical and non-technical problems and to adapt rapidly to changing priorities and tasks.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and organisations and negotiate with senior representatives from internal and external organisations.
Proven ability to supervise and manage staff and students to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
High level organisational skills and a demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines, using discretion and sound judgement.
Skills and experience using a range of computer packages, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and internet packages.
The primary focus of the VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow is to undertake research activities directed towards the completion of a PhD in line with the University’s research strategy.
Limited other functions associated with the position, which may include engagement activities, presentation of lectures and tutorials, assessment of students and course administration in line with the University’s quality assurance requirements. A maximum of 10% of workload is to be allocated to non-PhD related activity.
Requirements
Aboriginality’ or ‘Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage’ is an ‘Essential Selection Criteria'.
Appropriate academic background or equivalence to gain admission to PhD candidature.
Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Key opportunity for a VC Indigenous Doctoral Fellow to embark on a PhD in the STEM field (Health, Biomedical Sciences).
Fixed-term contract for four years.
Notes
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Proof of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.
Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children check.