Technical Officer: Microbiology/Immunology (HEO 4)

• Based in Clinical and Health Sciences at the City East campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Salary: $70,476 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You 

You are a skilled Technical Officer with knowledge in Microbiology and Immunology. You are passionate about providing quality customer service and take initiative to deliver positive results. You possess clear communication and follow reasonable instructions, work procedures and practices to maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Team Leader: Diagnostic Laboratory, you will be responsible for providing technical, operational and administrative support to facilitate the day-to-day operations within the microbiology/immunology laboratories. You will also be responsible for providing advice to academic staff and students to ensure best practice procedures and systems are followed. 

About UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences

One of seven Academic Units, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences offers a wide range of degrees and conducts world-class research in the fields of nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, laboratory medicine, and food and nutrition science with a strong focus on creating positive health outcomes for communities.

Students learn from industry professionals and their experience extends beyond the classroom, with access to purpose-built facilities, including a wide range of laboratories and simulated hospital and health services environments located on campus. Students also get hands-on experience by completing fieldwork and clinical placement throughout their studies.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field and/or extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating, operating and maintaining microbiological laboratories and PC2 facilities
• Knowledge and/or experience in the fields of food and clinical microbiology, molecular food microbiology and immunology
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying professional and academic levels, from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills and experience in work planning, research and analytical skills and prioritising to meet deadlines, often with competing demands in a complex team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and enthusiasm for the provision of quality customer service along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the Work Health and Safety legislation and risk assessment strategies for the control of hazards, waste disposal (biological, chemical, GMO), equipment use, within teaching and research laboratories
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining quality systems and participation in a continuous business and safety improvement processes

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• Staff study support 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Kiara Lalli, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6032.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 21 April 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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