You are applying for the position ofBiosafety Officer forHudson Institute of Medical Research .Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
The primary site for this position is: Melbourne
The Biosafety Officer will beresponsible for:
? Advising Hudson researchers on relevantpolicies, procedures, and reporting requirements for Commonwealth and Stateregulatory requirements for regulatory bodies governing medical research
? Maintaining and overseeing OGTR laboratorycertification, the Institute's radiation and drugs & poisons licenses, andquarantine import permits
? Assistingwith the development, implementation, and delivery of research and laboratoryresources, training programs, and compliance strategies for researchers,professional staff, and students
What weare looking for: ? Experience in managing biological risks andcompliance within biomedical research environments
? Demonstrated knowledge and experience of OGTRregulatory requirements and proven experience working within a PC2 (or higher)containment facility
? Highlydeveloped communication skills and a proven ability to provide comprehensive,high-quality, and proactive advice and support on appropriate research andregulatory compliance frameworks
SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL Education/ Qualifications ? The appointee will have a relevant tertiarybiomedical degree and a minimum of 3 years of biomedical laboratory/researchcompliance experience.
Knowledge and skills ? Demonstrate standards and values by acting inthe best interest of your employer, displaying service excellence, takingownership of delivery, working collaboratively, and building positiverelationships in your workplace.
? Extensive experience and demonstratedachievement in a similar role in a biomedical research institute (orUniversity), with experience and knowledge of biological risk, compliance, andregulatory frameworks within scientific and biomedical laboratory environments.
? Demonstrated capacity to understand, interpret,and advise stakeholders on the legislation, regulations, and standards thatimpact biomedical research (such as the Gene Technology Act 2000 (Cth),Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth), National Health Security Act 2007 (Cth), and therelevant Australian/New Zealand Standards).
? First-hand working experience within OGTRregulatory requirements.
? Proven experience with the development and/orimplementation of scientific research compliance awareness, communication,and/or training activities.
? Highly effective interpersonal skills withsignificant experience in developing and maintaining positive stakeholderrelationships through effective communication and collaboration within a largeand complex organization.
? Excellent verbal and written communicationskills and the ability to communicate complex and/or technical matters clearlyto a variety of audiences, and produce a wide range of documents and reportsfor committees and governance groups.
? Exceptional organizational skills, with ademonstrated ability to work autonomously and flexibly, manage competingdemands, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
? Demonstrated ability to work both independentlyand effectively as a member of a small professional specialist team, and handlesensitive and confidential issues maturely.
? Highly developed computer literacy and use ofdatabase/records management systems.
DESIRABLE ? Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safetyand/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
PERSONAL QUALITIES ? Ethical and compliance-oriented thinker with abusiness mindset and sound judgment
? Highly collaborative and team-oriented
? Engendering trust, confidence, and buildingrapport
? Strong commitment to high performance, bestpractice, and excellence in service delivery
? Agile, adaptable, and flexible / willing toembrace new approaches
? Strategic understanding and solutions-oriented
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT Role Type: Full time or Part time (0.8 –1.0 FTE)
Salary: Tap 7 – 8 ($100,273 – $124,519, based on experience) plus 11.5%super
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This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
HOW TO APPLY A position description is available below.
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following
- Cover letter outlining your interest AND responses against the Selection Criteria
Applications will close on Friday 12 July at 5pm. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
about us We are a global bioscience medical research leader,Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborativemedical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Ourresearch programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductivehealth, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community ofresearchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achievingdiscoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such asExcellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to makinga positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
We offer: A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace! Paid parental leave Onsite Gym with personal trainers Generous salary packaging with significant taxbenefits Opportunities for Career and ProfessionalDevelopment Free Employee Assistance program Hudson social club with institute events all year! oUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSION Hudson is committed to empowering our people andharnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment.We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally,religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse gendersand sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplaceand offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nationsstaff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples to apply.
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Pleasenote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position .This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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