Station Laboratory Manager
Annual base salary (while in Australia)
$65,811 pa ($2,523 per fortnight before tax)
In addition whilst working in Antarctica an allowance of $49,014 pa is payable.
As the Station Laboratory Manager you'll provide a range of technical, maintenance and administrative functions in support of various scientific programs undertaken by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) and be responsible for the day to day running of a laboratory at a station in Antarctica.
While performing tasks involved in maintaining support facilities and specialised equipment, you'll also coordinate laboratory occupational health and safety matters, including liaising with the Laboratory Manager, at Head Office, Kingston. You're responsible for implementing AAD laboratory policies and work practices, including those relating to OH&S and the environment, sample management and AQIS.
Additionally you'll manage Science Branch chemicals and laboratory consumables stores and coordinate the resupply of laboratory stock, equipment and consumables through the Laboratory Manager (Kingston).
You will have relevant professional or technical qualifications from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, or relevant experience and training.
The typical employment period for Station Laboratory Managers is generally 7 months.
Recreation Leave - You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days for each full year worked. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica.
Superannuation - A generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will apply where eligibility to join the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan is established.
You should read the Station Laboratory Manager Job Description, General Information and Personal Qualities details available from the Job Vacancies page as it contains important information you need to know about employment and related issues.
If you would like to talk to someone about applying, please contact, for technical matters, Trevor Bailey (03) 6232 3354, or for general information 1800 030 755.
To apply complete an online Application Form.
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