Are you ready to take your microbiology career to the next level? Join our team as a Senior Microbiologist and lead the way in scientific analysis and public health. Based at the ACT Government Analytical Laboratory, you'll be responsible for assisting with the operation of our quality system, conducting complex scientific investigations, and ensuring our laboratory maintains its ISO 17025 accreditation. You'll also be responsible in supervising and training junior staff, preparing certificates of analysis and detailed reports for public health investigations, and even appear as an expert witness in court. If you have a strong background in microbiology and quality systems, excellent technical knowledge, and a commitment to public health, we want you on our team. Apply now and make a difference in the health of the ACT population.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 04 August 2025 until 03 August 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au