Area Coordinator - Quality & Compliance

Area Coordinator - Quality & Compliance

Classification: ANU Officer 6 (Technical)

Salary package: $98,387 - $102,887 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of up to 12 months.

The Position

The Area Coordinator- Quality and Compliance supports the effective operation of Animal Services by coordinating quality systems, regulatory compliance activities, audit readiness and documentation control relevant to animal research operations. The role works collaboratively with managers and central specialist functions to support compliant and high-quality practices across the facility.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the regulatory requirements and have an understanding of operational risk and compliance requirements within animal research and laboratory environments. The position requires a high level of organisational skills and demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to change whilst also meeting deadlines, assessing and prioritising workload.

The Person

You will have a degree in biological science, animal care or relevant field and/or appropriate experience in the field of research services, animal care and laboratory and quality management. You will have a sound knowledge of the regulatory requirements and have an understanding of operational risk and compliance requirements within animal research and laboratory environments. You will have experience in writing reports, SWPs (Safe Work Procedures), policies and work plans at the standard required for accreditation and manage documentation as an ongoing quality requirement. In this role, you will work collaboratively with diverse groups including academic and professional staff, students, specialist advisory teams, and representatives of outside organisations.

The School/Department

The Animal Services is a key research infrastructure component of the ANU’s biology and medical research disciplines and provides a vital research services across the ANU and wider Australian research community. It supports biomedical research activities by providing high standards of animal health, welfare, biosecurity and regulatory compliance.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompass the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Dr Anna Acuna, Head, Animal Services APF T: +61 2 6125 5529, E: Anna.Acuna@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au.

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.