Lead and coordinate research and commercial projects within the Queensland Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory (QMRL), including large-scale, complex and high-value clinical trials and collaborative and internal projects. Drive innovation, advance new technologies and strengthen QMRL’s position as a global leader in mycobacterium testing while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused pathology service.

Job details

Apply advanced scientific judgement to quality control and quality management activities across QMRL, providing expert advice and support to the QMRL Director, Chief Scientist, Pathology Queensland staff and clients as required. Champion scientific excellence, quality and continuous improvement across the service.

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge, expertise, and skills in quality and project management including Clinical Trials.
• Experience in managing research and commercial activities and projects, including operational and financial elements
• Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment, and to respond to enquiries and instruction by clients
• Demonstrate exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet service delivery deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality activities in line with FDA/NATA/ISO accreditation requirements.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and team members and ability to effectively communicate and influence staff.

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

• 38 hour full time work week
• 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. 

Further information

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

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ694412 Scientific Project & Quality Officer (PDF)