Scientific Attendant

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: School of Environment and Science - ESC
• Appointment Type: Continuing

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

The School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors, guiding and informing its learning and teaching. Our school is committed to contributing to the planet's sustainable future by identifying and measuring environmental problems and offering solution-driven approaches. Our research and teaching staff are acknowledged as world industry leaders, working across the broad science and environment disciplines enabling us to develop and deliver comprehensive study programs. We partner with industry, government, and the community to drive innovation and achieve success.

We are currently looking for a Scientific Attendant to support teaching and research in the School of Environment and Science’s Gold Coast laboratories. The position will be primarily supporting teaching activities and, on occasion, also assisting in research laboratories and engagement activities. The role also includes the upkeep of laboratory documentation and assisting with H&S compliance.

As a Scientific Attendant, you will take on complex challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide technical operations support to the work area including set-up and dismantling of experiments, the preparation of reagents and samples for teaching laboratories and assisting preparations for field trips.
• Assist with regular calibration, minor maintenance and service scheduling of all relevant instrumentation and equipment, ensuring readiness for practical classes.
• Obtain quotes and purchase labware and consumables required for undergraduate practicals and core facilities through the university’s procurement systems.
• Assist in the update of associated laboratory documentation including laboratory resource statements, risk assessments, instrument manuals, and standard operating protocols.
• Provide administrative laboratory support including managing inventories of equipment, glassware, and specimens.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• An Associate Diploma or greater qualification in an environmental, ecological or marine science related area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Ability to learn and apply techniques for preparing reagents, handling samples, and setting up/dismantling experiments to support teaching and fieldwork activities.
• Experience or willingness to develop skills in maintaining, calibrating, and scheduling service for laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Experience or capacity to learn inventory management, procurement processes, and updating laboratory documentation such as risk assessments.
• Understanding of, or interest in learning, health and safety practices in laboratory environments, with a proactive approach to supporting outreach and engagement events.
• An Australian Drivers Licence (Open or Provisional)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, 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 sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 4 Salary - Base range - $73,623.10 - $77,680.40 + 17% super. Full package range is $86,139.03 - $90,886.07.

Additional Information

Why join 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
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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.

How to apply

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

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Miss Emily Looke, Technical Manager (Gold Coast - Teaching) at emily.looke@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner at laura.whitworth@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Thursday 19th February at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.