Senior Specialist Biosafety and Biosecurity
Senior Specialist Biosafety and Biosecurity
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
The Senior Specialist (Biosafety and Biosecurity) is responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance enabling consultation liaising and working with relevant internal and external stakeholders including regulators to ensure the University meets all legislative requirements for health and safety.
This position provides expertise and strategic guidance to managers in preventing and responding to complex health and safety issues in relation to biosafety and biosecurity. The position has a high level of focus on delivering quality customer service to clients providing advice to their customers negotiating and influencing services and solutions. They will work collaboratively across the Business Partners and the respective client area to help solve complex strategic and operational Safety problems for their customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice analysis interpretation recommendations and/or decisions on a full range of health and safety data policy and related legislative issues to clients.
- Participate in the University Biosafety Committee (UBC) technical review panel in relation to specific legislative health and safety requirements including reviewing and providing advice on licence applications and licence conditions.
- Provide support to the Senior HSW Managers and related committees networks and groups
- Proactively lead identify implement and/or manage initiatives/projects for clients including policy review processes and standards and educational support services to clients including the development of operating procedures for key pieces of instruments and instruction and advice on the development of risk assessments.
- Proactively work with the clients in the application of import permits and contribute to the maintenance of records of biological activities including Genetically Modified Organism dealings occurring throughout Griffith University
- Build effective professional relationships and facilitate effective communication with clients and external stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate work-related investigations and risk management processes as directed by management as well as incidents/accidents/near misses relating to biosafety and biosecurity matters. Provide advice on appropriate corrective action and control measures and early intervention services
- Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures. Provide advice in relation to contract management of biological safety pertaining to Biosafety and Biosecurity. Conduct regular audits and facilitate ongoing certification of laboratories and facilities where biological activities are occurring whilst continuously identifying assessing and controlling risk.
- Work with the Senior Specialist team to ensure that biological radiation chemical and occupational hygiene and health support services are maintained at all times ensuring shared understanding of roles to maintain continuity of compliance during times of absence.
- Ensure continuous knowledge and development of skills through the coordination and attendance if required at conferences displays and presentations for special purposes relating to Biosafety and Biosecurity.
- Liaise with relevant Federal State and Local Government departments regarding statutory obligations for biosafety and biosecurity matters in consultation with clients other stakeholders and the Head of H&S.
- Provide advice on the transport storage and disposal of biological waste including clinical and related waste in line with legislation and assist clients with all reported issues and/or concerns.
About you
- The occupant of this position will hold a relevant degree and postgraduate qualifications and subsequent relevant experience in biosafety and biosecurity or an equivalent combination of relevant skills knowledge and experience.
Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.
What we can offer
This is a continuing opportunity based at our Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.
Salary is HEW 8 - $113713.03 - $127923.91 17% super. Full package range - $133044.25 - $149670.98.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on
For further information about this role please contact Jamie Mills Senior Health and Safety Manager Science & DVCR on
Closing date: Thursday 7th August @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
