Senior Genomics Research Coordinator

Position Details

• Fixed Term Until December 2026 | 1.0FTE (0.5FTE with Flinders University | 0.5FTE with SAGC)

• Flinders University: Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $94,206 - $104,282 pro rata

• South Australian Genomics Centre: $100,000 - $120,000 pro rata

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

• Flinders University Position Description

• SAGC Position Description

This is a jointly funded 1 FTE role: 0.5 FTE with Flinders University and 0.5 FTE with South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), which is based at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The successful candidate will therefore have employment agreements with both Flinders University and SAGC.

About Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health          
At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the SAGC

The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) is a multi-institutional, national genomics facility that is supported by Government of South Australia and Bioplatforms Australia (BPA) through the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The SAGC has consolidated genomics and bioinformatics expertise in the state, with a group of more than 12 genomics and bioinformatics staff working side-by-side to deliver innovative genomics and bioinformatics solutions across all areas of genomics research, including agriculture, healthcare and ecology. The SAGC is headquartered in the iconic South Australian Health and Medical Research (SAHMRI) building in the Adelaide CBD. Its Flinders Node is located in the new Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) as the centrepiece of the Flinders Village development. This role is primarily based at the Flinders campus.

About the Role

The Senior Genomics Research Coordinator will provide consultation and execution of genetics/genomics services primarily for users of the Flinders Node of the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC). SAGC operates as a core resource to researchers across South Australia and beyond.

This position is vital in ensuring that all services from the Flinders Node are delivered within a quality framework, in an efficient and effective manner, meeting industry standards as well as stakeholders' requirements. The Senior Genomics Research Coordinator will work across multiple different projects and possess excellent organisational, collaborative and time-management skills. In addition, general to broad knowledge of current genomics technologies, next generation sequencing, laboratory and team management is required. High standard service delivery will include well-developed communication skills to maintain and develop stakeholder relationships and provide engaging workshops and presentations.

There are significant opportunities for professional growth and development through playing a leadership role in managing and growing the Flinders Node, in line with the facility’s strategic development. Your career progression will be supported and you will be encouraged to participate conferences and seminars to keep up with the up-to-date technologies.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Bachelor degree with Honours or equivalent in a relevant laboratory based field and relevant subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training

• Extensive experience with molecular biology techniques including handling of nucleic acids

•  Previous extensive experience managing complex projects from development to completion with comprehensive reporting on milestones

• Experience in handling and analysing complex data sets

• Well-developed to high level IT skills, use of online genomics tools and genomics software and ability to quickly become proficient with other programs as require

• Experience with molecular biology techniques including handling of nucleic acids and high standard of laboratory skills

• Prior management experience in molecular laboratories and working experience in NATA-accredited laboratories (desirable).

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sen Wang  or Angela Binns  

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

16 Apr 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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