Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Scientific Officer to become part of a dynamic team that's providing laboratory services and scientific support to staff and students in the Health Group teaching programs. The Scientific Officer will work closely with the Technical Partners Team, Team Leaders, Technical Managers under the supervision of the Team Leader Laboratory and pre-clinical experience and collaboratively with other professional staff applying both expertise and judgement to provide a comprehensive range of technical support within Technical Partners Health.

About you
The successful candidate will have completed a Health or Science degree, within the disciplines of Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry in Biological Systems, Cells, Tissues and Regulation or Genes and Diseases, with relevant laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

You will value continuous improvement and have a willingness to learn, develop and update skills. You will be highly organised and enthusiastic, have the ability to handle direction and multiple tasks concurrently, be flexible, and readily adapt to changing work requirements and demands. The successful candidate will have good attention to detail, be diplomatic and thrive working in a culture that supports authentic and respectful interactions. You will be a team player who is trustworthy, civil and cooperative, within a workplace that is safe, inclusive and equitable and work with a positive team of professionals to provide high quality technical support.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 17 October 2025), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $77,761 - $87,235 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $90,981 - $102,065 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Lirio Calderon-Gomez, Technical Manager for the Laboratory and Practical Experience Technical Partners Health team on [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7346D.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th March 2025 at 5pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.