Senior Diagnostician and Research ScientistJob posted: 16/12/2024Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / For 2 YearsOrganisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionOccupation: ScienceReference: VG/50959841A/Closes: 12/01/2025Classification: SciCSalary Range: $109,730 - $132,764Work location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanWe are seeking a Senior Diagnostician and Research Scientist to lead the plant pathogen diagnostics team at Crop Health Services (CHS). Crop Health Services is a state-based diagnostic laboratory providing high quality plant diagnostics to both government and industry clients, to protect Victoria against plant diseases and underpin biosecurity, productivity and sustainability of Victorian and Australian agricultural industries.The position requires excellent plant disease diagnostic capabilities, using a range of traditional and new methodologies. It also requires excellent organisational skills and good verbal and written communication skills, as the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of activities with other CHS team members. The Senior Diagnostician and Research Scientist will take a leadership role within CHS, managing and conducting diagnostic testing of endemic and exotic plant pathogens and reporting results to the Plant Pathology and Microbiology Research Leaders, Diagnostic Business Manager, and directly to stakeholders.The position of Senior Diagnostician and Research Scientist is located within the Microbial Sciences, Pests and Diseases Unit of Agriculture Victoria Research and reports directly to the Research Leader - Plant Pathology. The incumbent will directly manage the CHS Plant Pathology team and liaise with Microbiology CHS staff to ensure delivery of high-quality diagnostics outcomes for stakeholders. The successful applicant will be a good relationship manager, have strong leadership skills and strategic direction, as well as enjoy developing staff and spending time diagnosing samples.Specialist/Technical Expertise/QualificationsA PhD with a focus on plant disease, nematology or related field.Current Driver LicenseExtensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing plant diseases using a broad range of diagnostic methodology operating under a quality management system.Demonstrated experience in operating strategically to ensure continual improvement in diagnostic capability through the development and implementation of new and emerging diagnostic technologies.Demonstrated ability to lead an effective team, modelling the Agriculture Victoria values and behaviours, providing supervision, leadership, training, and motivation to staff and post graduate students.Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and to build relationships with new stakeholders.Well-developed planning and organisational skills.This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 Years. The work location for this position is AgriBio, Bundoora.To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 12 January 2025.Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible WorkplaceDEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action job application system.
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