Senior Technical Officer: Pharmacy/Chemistry (HEO 5)
Based in the Clinical & Health Science Unit at the City West Campus
Full-time, continuing position
Salary Band: $78,975 - $93,298 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
The Senior Technical Officer is responsible for the technical management and operation of the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, and Chemistry teaching laboratories, including the Pharmacy Practice Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS).
The role provides high-level technical support to students, academic staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring best practices are upheld to support teaching and research activities.
The position oversees WHS compliance within the Academic Unit, offering technical guidance and WHS advice to ensure the safe and effective use of laboratory facilities.
Core Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation, processes, equipment and resources within the Pharmacy/Chemistry teaching laboratories and the Pharmacy Practice Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS)
Provide high-level technical support, advice and customer service to academic and technical staff, internal/external stakeholders, and undergraduate/postgraduate students to support teaching and research activities within the Academic Unit
In conjunction with academic staff and the Technical Services Team assist with the operations in teaching and research laboratories to create an environment with a focus on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for the delivery of high-quality teaching and research
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments for the safe and effective maintenance and handling of new equipment, materials and processes and ensuring staff and students are appropriately trained
Apply WHS policies and University Chemical Advisory Safety Committee guidelines
Essential Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or extensive knowledge, experience and technical expertise in coordinating, operating and maintaining laboratory activities
Demonstrated high-level organisational skills and initiative including experience in work planning, research, analytical skills and prioritising to meet deadlines, often with competing demands in a complex team environment
Demonstrated enthusiasm for the provision of high-quality customer service along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying professional and academic levels, from diverse cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and risk assessment strategies within a laboratory setting
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start.
UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
Access to great personal development opportunities
Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
Flexible working conditions
A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA.
The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Georgia Borg, Consultant: Recruitment Central.
For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ****** using job reference number 6840.
Applications close: Sunday 19 January 2025 11.30pm
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on ******.
Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.
UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.
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