Job Description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Senior Scientific Officer, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Job Description
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 planet’s 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 Science’s 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. Here’s how you’ll 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, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- A B.Sc. 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 University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
HEW 6 Salary - Base range - $91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% super. Full package range is $107,456.89 - $114,618.72.
Additional Information
Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we’ve 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, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re 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 Griffith’s 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 [email protected].
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].
Closing date: Thursday 19th February at 11:59pmAEST. All applications must be submitted online.
