Chemical Waste Coordinator

Chemical Waste Coordinator

Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R-46006

• Faculty of Science

• Full-time fixed-term position for up to 1 year

• Base salary will be in the range $98,582. 63 - $107,349. 47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

The Chemical Waste Coordinator is to provide day-to-day oversight of chemical waste processes and to provide high-level chemical advice relating to the chemical waste lifecycle. This includes undertaking first line generation of waste labels, manifesting waste and packing waste along with advising clients on chemical waste requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee chemical waste processing including labelling, manifesting and packing waste for transport.

• Provide high level advice in relation to chemical waste requests from clients across UQ.

• Ensure chemical waste collections are scheduled for various UQ locations and ensure this meets the appropriate transport regulatory requirements (i. e. ADG code, IMDG).

• Oversee chemical waste storage on-site and ensure hazardous area and chemical segregation controls are in place.

• Package chemicals for off-site road/rail/sea transport with reference to the ADG code.

• Generate transport manifests for transport of chemicals from UQ.

• Prepare and maintain emergency plans for chemicals at the Chemstore.

• Operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) following appropriate training.

• Develop Safe Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and assist with maintaining Hazardous Area Dossiers.

• Act as a Chemstore Drugs Officer and Controlled Substances Officer.

• Oversee Chemstore operations when required. This position will work closely with the Chemical Store Coordinator.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.

• 17% superannuation contributions.

• 17. 5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• UQ Study for Staff.

• On campus childcare options.

• Affordable parking (from just $5. 75 a day).

• Salary packaging options.

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, with at least four years' experience working with organic chemicals, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Ability to work under broad direction efficiently with a number of stakeholders and undertake complex problem-solving tasks.

• Current drivers' license.

• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Chemical Waste Management experience.

• Relevant stores experience.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

• Experience supervising a team.

• IATA and ADG training for shipping Dangerous Goods.

• Knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and the ADG code.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.

Work Rights:

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Kelly Cosgrove at For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section.

• Resume.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

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Applications close Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 11. 00pm AEST (R-46006). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 29/01/2025.

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