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Senior Technical Officer: Pharmacy/Chemistry (HEO 5)

University of South Australia
Australia
January 19, 2025
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Offerd Salary:$78,975 - $93,298
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  • 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.

    About UniSA

    The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

    About UniSA Clinical and Health Science

    One of seven Academic Units, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences offers a wide range of degrees and conducts world-class research in the fields of nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, laboratory medicine, and food and nutrition science with a strong focus on creating positive health outcomes for communities.

    Students learn from industry professionals and their experience extends beyond the classroom, with access to purpose-built facilities, including a wide range of laboratories and simulated hospital and health services environments located on campus. Students also get hands-on experience by completing fieldwork and clinical placement throughout their studies.

    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.

    Start Your Unstoppable Career!

    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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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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