- School of the Environment
- Be part of a world class program focused on protecting Australia’s largest Natural Wonder
- An opportunity to work on the most extensive water quality monitoring program in Australia with commitments to ensuring the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef
- Co-located at our vibrant St Lucia Campus and the Eco sciences Precinct, Dutton Park
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About This Opportunity
The Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) is a collaboration between the University of Queensland and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. The Partnership focusses on conducting research that will provide scientifically robust and defensible science tools, systems and frameworks to enhance the Queensland Government’s environmental compliance, monitoring and evaluation capabilities associated with the Reef Protection Regulations and the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan.
For more information about the project, please click HERE for the appointment booklet
Key responsibilities at HEW 5 will include:
- Assist in research activities, following scientific methodology,
- Apply technical skills and knowledge to research tasks,
- Resolve issues with scientific and technical equipment,
- Maintain accurate records of experiments and outcomes,
- Assist with routine team administration,
- Aid in preparing reports, graphs, and presentations on research outcomes, and
- Have a current Australian C class Driver’s Licence which is requirement of the position to assist in regional travel and monitoring requirements, .
In addition to the above, Key Responsibilities at Hew 6 will also include:
- Contribute to a proactive safety culture and build positive relationships with stakeholders,
- Identify and address training needs, develop training resources, and provide support,
- Create and refine state-wide waterway event monitoring procedures and resources,
- Provide scientific and technical support for waterway monitoring networks, including data management, analysis, and quality assurance, and
- Ensure high occupational health and safety standards, including incident reporting and investigation.
There are up to three fixed term positions available through to 30th June 2026 across HEW 5 or HEW 6.
At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $74,378.89 – $82,842.92, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $87,023.30 – $96,926.22 annually.
At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $84,871.95 – $91,158.90, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $99,300.18
As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
About You
For Appointment at HEW 5
- Completion of, or working towards completion of, Bachelor of Science or Environmental Science or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training,
- Excellent practical research skills and experience in water quality and environmental monitoring and evaluation,
- Experience using water quality monitoring equipment or a willingness to acquire such capabilities,
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues or independently on routine tasks,
- Experience in the use of R code and/or Python code for manipulating and statistically analysing water quality monitoring data or a willingness to acquire such capabilities, and
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation.
For Appointment at HEW 6
- Completion of Bachelor of Science or a relevant degree in Science with subsequent experience in coordinating activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training,
- Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in a wide range of specialist and general research techniques, including water quality and environmental monitoring and evaluation,
- Technical capabilities in maintaining and repairing water quality monitoring equipment or a willingness to acquire such capabilities,
- Expertise in the application of quality assurance and quality control systems and procedures pertaining to scientific research and water quality monitoring,
- Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team,
- Expertise or ability to acquire expertise in the application of R code and/or Python code to water quality monitoring data,
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation, and
- The ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a research environment.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
- Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
- Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Ryan Turner (ryan.turner@uq.edu.au)
For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (3 pages maximum); and
- A resume (maximum 10 pages).
Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Friday 17th November 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-31768 ). Please note that interviews will be tentatively scheduled for the week beginning 20th November 2023.
