Senior Scientific Officer (Environmental Sciences)

The School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors guiding and informing its learning and teaching. Our school is committed to contributing to the planets sustainable future by identifying and measuring environmental problems and offering solution-driven approaches. Our research and teaching staff are acknowledged as world industry leaders working across the broad science and environment disciplines enabling us to develop and deliver comprehensive study programs. We partner with industry government and the community to drive innovation and achieve success.

We are currently looking for a Senior Scientific Officer (Environmental Sciences) to support teaching and research in the School of Environment and Sciences Nathan laboratories. The position will be primarily supporting teaching activities research-related fieldwork and on occasion also assisting in research laboratories and engagement activities. The role includes managing a team of technical staff the upkeep of laboratory documentation assessing the risk of activities and assisting with H&S compliance in teaching laboratories.

As a Senior Scientific Officer you will take on various challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Heres how youll make it matter:

• Provide technical operations support to the work area including: supervision of staff; planning; set-up; refreshing; pre-running; logistics support; and dismantling of experiments for teaching laboratories.
• Collaborate with course conveners to facilitate the development resourcing and delivery of new and existing experiments.
• Supervise and train Scientific Officers Assistants and Casual staff supporting the Ecology and Soil Sciences technical team ensuring they reach an acceptable level of competence through mentoring and support.
• Assist research efforts of Griffith University staff and students and representatives from external organisations.
• Provide technical assistance including training on equipment and advice on sample preparation to Griffith University staff and students and representatives from external organisations.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A . degree or equivalent with a major in environmental biological ecological or soil sciences and relevant practical experience or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in operating and maintaining equipment used by environmental science students and researchers.
• Experience in terrestrial fieldwork risk management and fieldwork related support.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we can offer

This is a continuing full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 6 Salary - Base range - $91843.49 - $97964.71 17% super. Full package range is $107456.89 - $114618.72.

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 About you section above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information specifically about this role please contact Ms Carolyn Polson Technical Manager (Environmental Sciences) at .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner at  

Closing date: Thursday 19th February at 11:59pmAEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time