Address
Form of work Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia
Contract/Temp
03/10/2022
Rare Opportunities to work for a Federal Government Department
Quality- and Systems-focused roles within Plant Biosecurity
Competitive Salary and Working Conditions
Several positions in separate laboratories across Australia
CLIENT
Our client is the Biosecurity Plant Division of a Federal Government Department, which protects industry and the community and maintains and helps industry benefit from Australia’s favourable plant health status.
Biosecurity Plant Division provides a contemporary, responsive, sustainable, intelligence-led and science-based plant biosecurity system that protects Australia’s plant health status. The division supports agricultural productivity, competitiveness and market access for plant and plant products imports and exports. The division pursues new market access for Australian exporters, particularly opportunities arising from finalised free trade agreements. Biosecurity Plant division protects industry and the community and maintains and helps industry benefit from Australia’s favourable plant health status.
The Science and Surveillance Group (SSG) is the department’s team of scientists, technical, and support staff who provide on-the-ground operational advice, surveillance, and diagnostic services for the department around Australia.
THE ROLE
Have you worked in Micro, Food, Pharma or Pathology?
We have a wonderful opportunity based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne for a Quality Specialist experienced in implementing and managing ISO 17025 quality systems. This role is offered as a contract or a fixed-term tenure and will require the successful candidate to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The Division has a pre-approved budget for 3 years which will be split into three consecutive 12-month tenures.
The laboratories have commenced their journey towards compliance with ISO 17025. Under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager and the SSG Director, the successful candidate will ensure the laboratory manages its quality assurance program tasks with the ultimate goal of obtaining full accreditation.
Some of your tasks will include:
Undertake and facilitate a range of administrative and assurance activities that contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the laboratory.
Communicate, coordinate, report, and undertake, where applicable, activities relating to the laboratory equipment maintenance schedule, calibration, servicing, and repair.
Apply knowledge of relevant legislative and reporting requirements, quality assurance standards and procedures, and best-practice models to ensure strong levels of regulatory compliance.
Enter data and maintain manual and computer-based records with a high level of accuracy and in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Undertake quality control auditing, verification, and inspection, including maintaining quality management systems and liaising with staff, as required.
Contribute to the development and implementation of systems improvement initiatives, including a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Work independently or under limited guidance and with a high level of initiative, integrity, and flexibility to support the work practices of the team and the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including management of WHS and biosecurity containment infrastructure and procedures.
Promote and ensure compliance with departmental WH&S, Quality, and Environmental Management System policies and guidelines, which shall extend to actively reporting risks and opportunities for improvement in relation to these systems.
SELECTION CRITERIA
To be successful in your application you will need to meet the following criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in biological sciences such as microbiology, or in the agriculture sector such as plant pathology, horticultural science, entomology, weed science, physiology etc.
Formal certifications in quality management systems are highly regarded but not necessary.
Experience in management system compliance, administration, internal auditing, record keeping and reporting including management of system schedules.
Laboratory experience with knowledge in at least one area of microbiology, molecular biology, pathology (human or plant), entomology, botany, or another relevant field.
A deep understanding of quality assurance and quality control activities and how these apply to laboratory tasks and associated record keeping.
Knowledge of Biosecurity containment is well regarded.
Well-developed ability to coordinate task allocation and provide timely and quality evidence-based contributions.
Well-developed ability to record data, analyse information and prepare reports and documentation.
Ability to think laterally, solve problems and implement innovative solutions to improve existing practices under limited supervision.
Well-developed ability to communicate and successfully complete tasks within a group with competing priorities and varying stakeholder engagement.
Ability to safely prepare laboratory consumables and reagents using aseptic techniques.
Excellent at building and sustaining positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
You must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
APPLICATIONS
To obtain more information about these opportunities, please contact Helen on 0438 620 434 or helen@csexecgroup.com.
Alternatively, if you feel you have all the information you need, click the ‘Apply’ button to commence your application by submitting both a Resume and Cover Letter (MS Word format is preferred). Remember to indicate which state or territory laboratory you’d wish to be considered for.
THANK YOU
Given we appreciate the effort it requires to express an interest in response to a job advert, CS Executive Group thanks you in advance for your time in applying for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive daily, we typically only contact individuals who we consider as having suitable qualifications and experience to be assessed further for shortlisting.
Nevertheless, if on this occasion you’re unsuccessful, please note your details will be added to our Talent Pool database—you might therefore be contacted by us for suitable roles arising in the future.
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