Biosafety Officer
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
About The Team
This role sits within the Research and Innovation Office (RIO) which supports ethical compliant and high-quality research at Murdoch University. RIO helps researchers meet legislative and institutional requirements manage risk and uphold research integrity.
The position ensures compliance with biosafety export controls and biodiversity legislation providing services to research teaching and external users. Operating within the Ethics and Integrity function but independently it works closely with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Chair to oversee biosafety matters and support safe research practices
Your New Role!
The Biosafety Officer ensures the safe use of biological materials across the university by overseeing compliance with legislation codes and policies. The role provides expert guidance on biosafety practices training inspections and reporting while serving as Executive Officer and Secretary to the Institutional Biosafety Committee maintaining effective governance and accurate records.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Develop strategies to reduce risks in work involving biological materials and ensure all activities comply with legislation codes and university policies
- Act as Executive Officer and Secretary to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) maintain accurate records delivery biosafety advice training and inspections and keep staff informed of legislative changes
- Maintain central compliance databases for training audits licenses permits and regulatory documentation and support related duties including Defence Export Controls
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $89396.00 $96594 .00 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in science biotechnology or related discipline or equivalent work experience
- Strong knowledge of biosafety and biosecurity legislation codes and regulatory frameworks with proven risk management and compliance skills
- Ability to provide clear advice develop and deliver training programs and communicate effectively with staff students and committees
- Skilled in maintaining records coordinating inspections supporting committees and meeting reporting obligations including acting as Executive Officer to the IBC
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools including Teams Lists and PowerBI.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Alasdair MacDonald Director Research and Innovation and quote JR104710 as the reference.
Applications Close on 12 January 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time recruitment activity will pause and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
About Company
Murdoch was the second university established in Perth, Western Australia and has achieved a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability by the QS Stars Assessment 2024, placing it among some of the leading universities in the world.
