Senior Coordinator, Chemical Store

Become a key member of the Health, Safety and Wellness teamProvide high level support and management chemicals1 full-time opportunity for 12 monthsBased at Lucia CampusAbout UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnightHealth and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familyOn campus childcare optionsCheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)Salary packaging optionsAbout This OpportunityThe Chemical Store Coordinator is to provide day-to-day oversight of Chemical Store operations and high-level chemical advice relating to chemical waste processing and chemical delivery management. This includes undertaking first line delivery/pick up services and higher-level support with chemical projects.Key responsibilities will include:Manage Chemstore operations, including waste processing, delivery, and relocations.Provide high-level advice on chemicals and waste.Ensure best practice in chemical waste processing.Engage with stakeholders to meet UQ requirements.Assist with financial management of Chemstore operations.Conduct regular operational reviews and adjustments.Advise on chemical importation.Improve chemical management practices.Maintain inventory registers.Act as the Chemstore Drugs and Controlled Substances Officer.For a full Position Description, please email .This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months.At HEW level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649.64 - $105,244.58, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080.08 - $123,136.16 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.About YouBachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, with at least four years’ experience working with organic chemicals, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingAbility to work under broad direction efficiently with a number of stakeholders and undertake complex problem-solving tasksCurrent drivers’ license.Current First Aid and CPR certification.Forklift licence or willingness to obtainExcellent communication skillsChemical Waste Management experienceRelevant stores experienceExperience supervising a teamIATA and ADG training for shipping Dangerous GoodsKnowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and the ADG codeIn addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Kelly Cosgrove at . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ sectionResumeOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to .If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close Monday April 22nd at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-37592).