Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and skills in the provision of contemporary public health microbiological/virological testing, particularly as this applies to molecular epidemiology including genomics for notifiable and emerging bacterial and viral pathogens.
• Knowledge and skills in genomic and metagenomic methods in particular for application to microbial detection and typing.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills for contributing to laboratory specific documents including research reports, databases, emailing staff and clients and working with LIMS.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a laboratory service that is compliant with NATA/NPAAC/ISO/IEC17025/15189 quality accreditation, standard methods and relevant regulatory guidelines and professional standards.

Qualifications, registrations, and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a recognised tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in science majoring in Microbiology, Virology or Molecular Genomics.
• While not mandatory, experience in working in a genomics scientific team is highly desirable.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• The position will be utilised at times to assist in the delivery of a 24-hour, 7-day public health services. All newly appointed staff are engaged with the understanding that they may be required to work any rostered shift within the 24-hour 7-day roster period, including overtime as required and participate in an On-call roster.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e., building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.