Faculty of Science
Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS)
Give substantial support to the Manager (HVRS)
Full-time opportunity until end of 2027
Based at Wildlife Facility, Hidden Vale
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
Salary packaging options
This position involves a high level of practical responsibility coupled in part with administration activities and is required to give substantial support to the Manager, Hidden Vale Research Station (HVRS) to cover a variety of duties.
Key responsibilities will include:
Perform and support field-based services for user groups and the general operation of HVRS within a potentially wide span of work hours.
Assist with the overall management of HVRS including supervising the undertakings of staff, students, and volunteers conducted at or from HVRS.
Liaise with various stakeholders including HVRS/TFF Management, internal UQ Committees and Departments, research personnel, and users as required to maintain and enhance HVRS operations.
Carry out station inductions and associated Work Health and Safety duties for all users including training staff, researchers, and students.
Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
Manage record keeping in relation to scientific services, including development of research metrics reports, equipment management and Drug, Chemical and sample registers.
Work as an effective team member, encouraging a team approach in line with the HVRS operations.
Provide details and input for HVRS/TFF Management on any maintenance and repair services required to laboratories and research areas, including field sites.
Develop and manage processes and strategies that strengthen compliance with safe working procedures and Environmental policy.
Prepare and maintain equipment, instruments, demonstrations, and any other technical materials needed to support HVRS user activities as required, and contribute to continuous improvement of operations in line with strategic goals.
Provide support to HVRS users as required, including academic staff and research students.
This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to end of 2027.
At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,396.47 - $86,029.78, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,553.87 - $100,654.84 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
About YouCompletion of a degree or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Detailed knowledge of relevant codes and acts governing the use of animals in research, particularly in the university sector, or ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
A demonstrated capacity to work within and lead a functioning team, including supervising field and laboratory activities, as well as training and assessing skills acquisition.
Demonstrated clear and professional written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to advise facility staff and user groups, present information, and produce quality written reports.
Demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills, utilising background information/experience to act in the absence of complete information.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and prioritise own time and tasks and work in an agile and self-sufficient way across different areas of the facility based on general direction from Manager.
Demonstrated understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements regarding Animal Ethics, Biosecurity and Occupational Health and Safety.
Commitment to upholding the University's values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness, and integrity.
Practical research skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques relevant to wildlife science, wildlife biology, or zoology highly desirable.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Medical Clearance: Working with small animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Ted Simmonds at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section
Resume
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected].
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Thursday May 30th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-37973).