Scientific Officer

Job no:516476
Work type:part time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Teaching support and design

• Exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a rewarding technical support role, providing specialist expertise in the tertiary applied learning and training environment. This position is located at the QEII Medical centre campus.
• Level 6, 0.8 FTE part-time appointment on an ongoing basis (Scientific Officer).
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
This position within College Services sits with the team that underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Biomedical Sciences” and may include disciplines of infection and immunity, pathology, pharmacology, pharmacy, biochemistry, and diagnostic pathology including the curation of associated resources.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide a high level of discipline specific technical support to academics, technical staff and students for any practical activities or research productivity. Primarily you will assist with preparation and demonstration of laboratory classes for the disciplines of Microbiology and Immunology and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, with scope to assist other areas within the larger team as required. You will be expected to demonstrate best practise for working in laboratory settings.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary or technical qualification or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant technical experience at an appropriate level.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Proven ability in implementing a range of policies and procedures to support teaching and research from a technical and scientific perspective.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email on online/internet-based systems.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.

You will possess applied technical and safety knowledge within the Biomedical science disciplines, with a strong preference for considerable experience in microbiology, immunology, pathology and genetics. Experience with mycology or parasitology will be favourably considered. You should also be familiar with general protocols for safely using various chemicals and workplace health and safety measures. 

To be successful in this position, you should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills. You will also be a flexible and supportive member to the rest of your team and academic staff. There will be a strong focus to support teaching from a technical perspective, as well as management of laboratory spaces and equipment.

This position will require you to fit the physical requirements of the position. Some after-hours work may be required. 

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION [Technical OfficerScientific Officer] - Position Number [309045,320414,306040] - Level 6].pdf .

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 23 January 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Andrade on (08) 6488 5587 or at [email protected].

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected]  with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:09 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:23 Jan 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time