Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 months
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super
Contribute your specialist expertise to a leading Australian research institution, and help ensure a safe, compliant and forward-looking research environment.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and a niche professional development opportunity.
The University of Melbourne
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The Gene Technology and Biosafety Officer (GTBO) is a pivotal role within the University’s Office of Research Ethics and Integrity. You will act as the University's Biological Safety Officer, providing senior-level advice, training and oversight to support compliance with complex and evolving regulatory frameworks. In this role you will support the delivery of a robust Biorisk Management Program and contribute to the safety and integrity of cutting-edge research across the institution.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide Expert Advice: Offer guidance on microbiological safety as the University's Biological Safety Officer, supporting biorisk assessment and control.
Manage Regulatory Compliance: Implement and improve processes to prevent non-compliance, liaising with government departments, coordinating and attending external audits.
Investigate and Report: Review biological incidents, communicate learnings, and prepare reports for the Institutional Biosafety Committee and senior management.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify trends and risks, supporting the evolution of the Biorisk Management Program.
You may be a great fit if you have:
A degree in a biological science discipline and extensive specialist experience
Strong knowledge of gene technology, biosafety and biosecurity regulations
A track record of success in research compliance roles, preferably in a university or research environment
The ability to work independently and collaboratively, handling complex regulatory information with maturity and discretion
Excellent communication skills and experience delivering training to a diverse audience
You may also have:
Experience engaging with regulators and facilitating audits or inspections
The ability to review incidents and identify performance trends
Strong organisational and time management skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset
For further information please refer to the attached Position Description.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! For more information, check out our benefits page.
Your new team – Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI)
The Office of Research Ethics and Integrity supports the University’s commitment to responsible and ethical research. Within this team, the Biorisk Management Team enables safe, compliant research involving regulated biological materials through expert advice, oversight and the delivery of innovative, risk-based programs. OREI is known for its collegiality, high standards and collaborative approach to enabling research excellence across the University.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
We are also committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please contact Kim Groizard at +61 3 9035 3218 or email hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'Reasonable Adjustments'. Learn more on our Careers website.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. Learn more about our Indigenous Strategy.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires a current Working with Children Check (WWCC). You may apply for this as part of the onboarding process.
The successful candidate must also pass a National Health Security Check prior to appointment.
The role is based at the Parkville campus, with occasional work at other campuses.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. You must have valid work rights in Australia.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and Unlock Your Career Potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today by including the following documents:
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the PD.
Position Description Gene Technology and Biosafety Officer_PD 0014718.docx
