Microbiologist

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Public Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 07 December, 2022 11:55 PM

Position details Applications close: Wednesday 7 December, 2022 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement/Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2 Salary: $64,072 to $98,027 pro rata, per annum
Employment Type: Part Time
Region: South
Location: Microbiology St Johns Park

The role:

• Conduct microbiological tests for a broad range of bacteria on food and water samples.

• Liaise with clients and other members of the public service.

• Perform quality assurance monitoring to National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) standards.

• Assist in the maintenance of protocols, equipment, quality control and supplies of consumables to ensure an uninterrupted service as far as possible.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The site:

The Public Health Laboratory is collocated with the NRE chemical laboratory Analytical Services Tasmania in the St Johns Park precinct. There are four other staff in the Public Health laboratory and approximately 40 in AST.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 September 2023.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Position Features:

• Some overtime may be required.

• This position involves handling known microbial pathogens such as Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. (especially relevant to pregnant females).

Location:
18 St Johns Avenue, St Johns Park, New Town

Salary:

64,072 to $98,027 pro-rata, per annum + 10.5% superannuation

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years

• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * A tertiary qualification majoring in microbiology, including microbiology subjects relevant to food and water microbiology.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• Crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check

• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Paul Grey
Laboratory Manager
Phone: (03) 6166 1107
E-mail:

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