Pathology Queensland are looking for a Bioinformatics Analyst to join their team with Queensland Public Health and Infectious diseases Reference Genomics (Q-PHIRE Genomics). In this role you will provide bioinformatics advice and support to the scientists of Public and Environmental Health Reference Laboratories (PEHRL) particularly around developing and supporting tools and pipelines for next generation sequencing analysis of notifiable and emerging pathogens including metagenomic approaches.

Job details

What you'll do

• Manage genomics specific laboratory hardware and software. Oversee high performance computing used within the laboratories, including cloud computing.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics programs and pipelines in collaboration with scientists of PEHRL. Write, test, debug and implement custom in-house software for genetic analysis of virus, bacterial and other biological or environmental samples.
• Assist and train scientists with integrating next generation sequencing equipment with high throughput analysis computing tools, including in the cloud environment.
• Manage in-house nucleic acid sequence and other genomic databases and interfaces with LIMS.
• Liaise with Queensland Health IT support staff including staff that manage the Queensland Health Genomics Compute Platform.
• Assist laboratories with ensuring computing and bioinformatics analysis is compliant with all standards and regulations including NATA/ISO 17025/ISO 15189/NPAAC.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• A Bachelor in Computer Science, Science, Bioinformatics or relevant fields.
• The possession of a postgraduate qualification majoring in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and/or Genomics while not mandatory would be well regarded.
• Or can obtain an Australian Federal Police security clearance which is a mandatory requirement. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of UNIX like operating systems and command line operated software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages (R, Python, Bash etc).
• Demonstrated expertise with writing, testing and implementing bioinformatic analysis and pipelines. Familiarity with nextflow and snakemake would be viewed favourably.
• Experience with high performance computing including cloud computing and database management. Experience with the AWS cloud environment would be viewed favourably.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a multidisciplinary team, while prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
• Experience or knowledge of the bioinformatic analysis and LIMS related workflow of bacterial and/or viral genomes is desirable.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CSQ657311 Bioinformatics Analyst RD (PDF, 158KB)
  Role Description