Are you an experienced biosafety or biosecurity professional looking for a strategic leadership role? Join Pathology Queensland and help lead biorisk governance and safety across public health laboratories.

Job details

This role provides strategic leadership and expert advice on biosafety, biosecurity and biorisk governance across Public and Environmental Health laboratories. The position leads the development and implementation of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and risk management strategies to ensure safe laboratory practices, staff safety and organisational compliance with national and international standards.

What you'll do

In this role you will lead the development and implementation of biorisk governance frameworks, provide high-level advice on biosafety and biosecurity compliance, lead incident response and risk management activities, oversee audits and quality systems, and work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen biosafety capability and organisational compliance.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Holds a postgraduate qualification in a science related field
• Has experience working in biosafety, biosecurity or high-containment laboratory environments
• Has experience in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Has strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

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. 

Ready to apply?

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

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. 

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• CSQ679712 Role Description (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)