Scientific Services Safety Advisor

Scientific Services Safety Advisor
Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-44829

Queensland Brain Institute
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 13 months, commencing in January 2025
Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity
The Scientific Services Safety Advisor provides specialist technical support for QBI research laboratories and facilities, including managing shared scientific equipment, ensuring it is properly maintained and operated and providing appropriate training to QBI staff and students. The SSSA will also assist with implementing QBI's safety management plan, inductions, maintaining standard laboratory operating procedures and risk assessments, coordinating OH&S audits, and general building service tasks like equipment movement and lab relocations.
Key responsibilities will include:


Manage QBI scientific equipment and asset register, safety equipment compliance, equipment database, lab management projects, chemical storage and inventory, and liquid nitrogen facility maintenance.
Facilitate helpdesk requests, ensure shipping and courier adherence to IATA Guidelines, and assist with infrastructure requirements for new staff and equipment.
Manage safety and training requirements for hazardous areas, internal laboratory inspections, local safety training systems, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and assist with the QBI Safety Management and Contingency Plans, including development of procedures.
Assist the OH&S Manager with inductions and training, perform floor/laboratory inductions, assist research staff with documentation, monitor compliance with OH&S systems and legislation, and occasionally work after hours, including weekends.
Exercise 'Supervisor' level leadership and management responsibilities in accordance with the UQ Leadership Framework, including training, supervising, and developing more junior team members.
Supervise and contribute to the effective and efficient management of research and teaching programs, including providing training for the use of specialised equipment, preparation of risk assessments, and chemical storage.

About UQ
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.
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.

About You

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in biology or chemistry with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Broad scientific and technical knowledge with some areas of specialist knowledge, eg. molecular biology, electrophysiology, tissue culture, chemistry, etc.
Relevant experience and management expertise in a scientific role.
Experienced in developing policies and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply current UQ policies and procedures to relevant work situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders in the running of a laboratory.
Ability to work in a flexible efficient and well-organised manner with a high level of attention to detail.
Effective written and oral communication skills, a methodical approach to problem solving, and the capacity for forward planning and prioritisation of tasks.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to manage others.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including:
right to work in Australia.
Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ross Dixon at r.dixon@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact *** stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
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.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to *** for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Monday 18 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-44829). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week Commencing Monday 25 November.
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