Job no: 0059605
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

• Ensure compliance with biological safety and security by advising on biorisk management requirements and supporting safe work practices across the University.
• Join a dynamic team focused on safety and compliance, supporting impactful research.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
As a Biological Compliance Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting The University of Melbourne’s Biorisk Management Program, ensuring the safe and compliant use of biological agents in research and teaching. You will provide expert advice on university policies, legislation, and Australian standards, and will assist with the provision of education and training for academic and professional staff and students. Working closely with the Biorisk Management Team, you’ll use your communication and problem-solving skills to foster a culture of compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and conducting containment facility inspections, providing reports to stakeholders to support regulatory compliance.
• Providing expert advice on regulated biological materials and supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Biorisk management Program covering research and teaching activities.
• Administration of Biorisk Management processes, including committee support, database maintenance, and communication with stakeholders, ensuring efficient record-keeping and discrete handling of confidential information.

Who we are looking for

You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability provide guidance to diverse groups, including research staff, students, and managers. You will demonstrate a collaborative approach, working effectively within a small specialist team and handling sensitive matters with maturity and discretion, while providing accurate, high-quality advice that interprets institutional and regulatory requirements.

You will also have:

• Degree in biological sciences or related field, along with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of or the ability to interpret legislation and standards impacting research involving biological agents, including the AS/NZS 2243.3:2022, Safety in laboratories, Part 3: Microbiological safety and containment.
• Experience providing accurate, high-quality advice on institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in a laboratory or containment facility.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Prior to appointment, the incumbent will be required to undergo a National Health Security Check. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory outcome

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.