Scientific Officer

The School of Environment and Science maintains an distinguished 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 scientific officer and senior scientific officer to support teaching and research in the School of Environment and Sciences Nathan teaching laboratories. The positions will primarily support teaching and on occasion also assist research facilities and engagement activities. Both roles also include the upkeep of laboratory documentation and assisting with H&S compliance.

As a scientific officer you will take on complex challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Heres how youll make it matter:

• Provide technical and operational support for teaching e.g. planning; set-up; refreshing; pre-running; using and demonstrating equipment; and dismantling of experiments for teaching laboratories.
• Perform regular calibration minor maintenance and service scheduling of all relevant instrumentation and equipment.
• Provide training and supervision of Scientific Assistants Attendants and Casual staff when they are assigned to the area that is within the remit of the Scientific Officers responsibility.
• Provide technical assistance including advice on sample preparation to Griffith University staff and students and representatives from external organisations as directed by line managers in the Environmental Sciences team.
• Support ESC outreach and community engagement events and activities as directed by the line managers.

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.

The scientific officer will 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.

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

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time role primarily based at Griffith Universitys Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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 5 Salary - Base range - $79706.66 - $89416.39 17% super. Full package range is $93255.63 - $104617.18.

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 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 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time