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Senior Technical Officer (Facilities, Hatchery and Biosecurity)

• Fixed term, full time position until July 2024
• Based in Hobart
• Requires weekends and after-hours on call roster

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for marine and Antarctic research and education. Our vision is to develop environmental understanding and facilitate sustainable development for the benefit of industry, governments and communities in Tasmania, Australia, and the world.

The Opportunity

The Senior Technical Officer (Facilities, Hatchery and Biosecurity) will primarily be responsible for planning, preparation and implementation of maintenance and stock management, oversight of day-to-day hatchery operations, management of project biosecurity, technical staff, and the on-call roster.  The successful candidate will adhere to experimental protocols, contribute to the development of manuals, and manage project compliance within the University of Tasmania risk matrix.

 Key Accountabilities:

• Provide expert technical advice on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of aquaculture systems.
• Manage staff inductions, training, laboratory safety and field work risk projects.
• Provide technical and logistical support for the day-to-day operation of the lobster hatchery facility.
• Maintain biosecurity protocols, logs, audits, and complete annual updates to the biosecurity standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the efficient and safe conduct of research activities and maintain the workplace and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety.­

Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate;

• Degree level qualification in Aquaculture or related field, work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Specialist knowledge and experience maintaining animals in culture systems and the ability to identify and rectify variances in established protocols.
• Ability to provide expert technical support in research experiments and ensure adherence to strict laboratory protocols.
• Understanding of biosecurity principles.
• Ability to manage records and data with a very high level of accuracy, including the ability to ensure confidentiality and protection of Intellectual Property.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $102,353 comprising base salary within the range of $80,675 to $87,481 plus 17% superannuation.

COVID-19 Update:

The University of Tasmania recognises that this is critical for the workforce at the University to protect the safety of our workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians.

Applicants for this role must be prepared to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume;
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role;
  • Your responses to the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Gregory Smith, Professor, Gregory.Smith@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 8268.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.

Applications close Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 11.55pm

 Position Description - Senior Technical Officer (Facilities, Hatchery and Biosecurity).docx

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.