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$70,476 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Australia, Adelaide


	Based in Clinical and Health Sciences at the City East Campus
	Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 October 2027
	Commencement Salary: $70,476 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About You

You are a motivated Technical Officer with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with researchers and post graduate students in a laboratory setting. You take initiative to deliver results and can follow and implement work practices and procedures to maintain the safety and health of yourself and others.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Associate Professor: Chemistry, you will provide technical support to the research of the Population Health Chemistry Research Group. This includes performing routine sample extraction and preparing calibration standards for analytical methods. You will work closely with researchers and postgraduate students to ensure an efficient workflow within the laboratory and a safe environment is maintained.

About Clinical and Health Sciences

One of seven Academic Units, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences offers a wide range of degrees and conducts world-class research in the fields of nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, laboratory medicine, and food and nutrition science with a strong focus on creating positive health outcomes for communities.  

Students learn from industry professionals and their experience extends beyond the classroom, with access to purpose-built facilities, including a wide range of laboratories and simulated hospital and health services environments located on campus.  Students also get hands-on experience by completing fieldwork and clinical placement throughout their studies.

Essential Skills and Experience


	Post-secondary qualifications in Chemistry, or a related discipline, with expertise in wet and bench chemistry
	Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining reproducibility in a demanding environment with rigid timelines
	Experience working in a research laboratory with demonstrated experience in the day-to-day use of extraction techniques such a liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction
	High-level skills related to undertaking sample preparation and a demonstrated record of preparing accurate solutions of standards and calibration curves
	Demonstrated knowledge and application of HS&IM requirements and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in the operation of a research facility, including developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments, and the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials
	Excellent written communication skills suited to the preparation of reports
	Proficient in the use of computer software for web and web data base searching and data recording


Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


	Access to great personal development opportunities 
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
	Employee assistance and development programs 
	Staff study support 
	A variety of leave arrangements


Culture  

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Georgia Borg, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6476. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Thursday 12 September 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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	Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only
	Full-time, continuing opportunity
	Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation


Advance your Unstoppable Career!

If you are actively seeking to enhance your research, are passionate about excellence in teaching, and are looking to extend your national and international leadership in your field at a university that values partnering with Community, industry and organisations, this is a unique opportunity to be part of the cohort of Enterprise Fellows – Level C and D Academics at the University of South Australia, one of the world’s top young universities. 

UniSA is Australia’s University of Enterprise and has a passion for innovation that propels our constant evolution. We are confidently positioned to capitalise on our strengths and are looking to amplify our capability by attracting exceptional academics across a broad range of fields including education, business, allied health, exercise science, pharmacy and biomedical research, nursing, environmental science, engineering, law, psychology, social work, social sciences, and Aboriginal research. 

We invite you to join us in advancing Aboriginal research, to amplify Aboriginal knowledges in partnership with Communities. 

A successful Enterprise Fellow will be outstanding, academic already making a significant contribution, collaborating with a passion to pursue the possible.  Unbound by convention, you will be curious and bold, and committed to the principles of excellence and equity. 

We will provide the environment and support to enable you to grow and see your ideas come to life. UniSA prides itself on its dynamic and agile culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our people are creative, enterprising, and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We are authentic, resilient, and influential – and we deliver results. 

Join us in shaping the future of Australia’s University of Enterprise. 

For further information about the position or the recruitment process go to https://unisa.edu.au/about-unisa/working-at-unisa/vacancies/seeking-aboriginal-enterprise-fellows/, or contact Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central on +618 8302 0482 or email Emma.Kelvin@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 5979.

Pursuant to Section 56 part 2 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (as amended) (SA) applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples only. 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability. 

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on (recruitment@unisa.edu.au). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.   

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How to apply:


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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.


	Start your application by clicking the ‘BEGIN’ button
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	If you have forgotten your log in details, click here to reset your password
	You will be able to save your progress throughout your application


UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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$96,929 (Level ARAS) $109,074 (Level BRF)


	Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus
	Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 January 2028
	Commencement Salary: $96,929 (Level ARAS) $109,074 (Level BRF) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About the Role

Under the direction of the Head of the Laboratory, the Research Associate (Level ARAS) will contribute to grant-funded research for the project “The missing heritability of human disease: discovery to implementation (The RD Collective)“  to achieve defined objectives and test stated hypotheses.

The Research Fellow (Level BRF) will implement and conduct high quality scientific research and report on research outcomes in line with research goals and milestones of the Molecular Pathology Research Laboratory, facilitating collaboration and translation of research findings.

The RD Collective project applies a coordinated multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary approach to transform the rare disease genetics space by providing improved diagnostic pipelines using new technologies and cutting-edge bioinformatic approaches, with the aim to identify the missing heritability of rare diseases and improving diagnostic rates.

Level of appointment to Level ARAS or Level BRF, will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About the Centre for Cancer Biology

The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and CALHN and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a purpose-built building in Adelaide’s Biotech and Medical Precinct. The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.

Core Responsibilities 

Level ARAS


	Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes
	Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes
	Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
	Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time


Level BRF 


	Conduct high-quality research project independently or under limited supervision and in collaboration with industry and other stakeholders
	Design, perform and record experimental work
	Independently or under limited supervision, communicate research outcomes in both verbal and
	written form including presentations and reports to the research team
	Ensure delivery of project’s research milestones, objectives and work programs are met on time, within budget and to the industry partner’s satisfaction
	Develop a record of independent research that results in high-quality publications


Essential Skills and Experience 

Level ARAS


	Bachelor and postgraduate qualification in genetics and/or bioinformatics and/or statistics and/or cell and molecular biology and/or developmental biology and/or biochemistry and/or immunology related disciplines
	Experience with undertaking next generation sequencing (NGS) analyses, variant interpretation, variant classifications, and variant reporting
	High level understanding in interpreting biological relevance of clinical and genomic data
	Experience, as judged by grants and publications, in relevant areas of research and a substantial knowledge of laboratory procedures relevant to the research project/s


Level BRF


	A PhD in genetics and/or bioinformatics and/or statistics and/or cell and molecular biology and/or developmental biology and/or biochemistry and/or immunology related disciplines
	Demonstrated experience in recording, analysing, presenting and disseminating research to stakeholders including competency in the preparation of papers for high quality publications or posters for conference presentations
	Experience with the interrogation of large bioinformatics databases including analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data
	Experience with undertaking whole exome/genome analyses, variant interpretation, variant classification, and variant reporting


Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


	Access to great personal development opportunities 
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
	Work Life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements
	Variety of leave arrangements


Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6317. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 22 September 2024

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

Pursuant to the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, any appointment to this position must comply with the requirements of the Act.

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How to apply:


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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.


	Start your application by clicking the ‘BEGIN’ button
	If you have already registered for an account, please login before starting your application
	If you have forgotten your log in details, click here to reset your password
	You will be able to save your progress throughout your application


UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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$76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


	Based in Student Engagement Unit at the City East campus
	Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2025
	Commencement Salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About You

You are a highly motivated team-player with a passion for exceptional customer service. With outstanding organisation skills and the developed ability to multitask, you are someone who genuinely enjoys delivering results to a high standard. 

With a solutions mindset and excellent communication skills, you’re looking for your next challenge to expand your horizons and join a fun team culture!

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Manager: Student Advisers (International), you will work with students in a complex, cross-cultural environment, to support positive learning outcomes and overall satisfaction with the University experience. You will be a key point of contact for the Student Engagement Unit on each campus for all students to assist them with issues related to their studies, including student wellbeing, pastoral care and administration issues.

About the Student Engagement Unit (SEU)

The Student Engagement Unit (SEU) is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of student facing services that will enhance the on-campus and off-campus student experience for all students. The SEU also takes strategic steps to inform the quality of the student experience of learning and teaching, support services, the learning environment, and student facilities.

SEU services include learning advice, student wellbeing support, counselling services, careers and employment advice and specialised services for students with disabilities, international student support as well as a range of extracurricular activities including UniSA Sport.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience


	Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
	Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills appropriate to working effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds in a range of contexts and settings and staff at all levels of the organisation
	Proven experience working in a customer service environment to provide information to a wide range of customers in a variety of mediums, including online
	Demonstrated experience working with a range of internal and external groups, on an individual level and in groups, including demonstrated experience to develop and deliver workshops and resource materials
	Exceptional organisational, time management and problem solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively
	Demonstrated understanding of issues relating to international students in higher education settings with a demonstrated commitment to keeping abreast of changes in legislation or best practice


Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


	Access to great personal development opportunities 
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
	A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
	Corporate health insurance 
	A variety of leave arrangements


Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6477. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Thursday 12 September 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

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CLICK HERE for Position Description Opens in new window

How to apply:


	Preview Application Form Opens in new window 


Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.


	Start your application by clicking the ‘BEGIN’ button
	If you have already registered for an account, please login before starting your application
	If you have forgotten your log in details, click here to reset your password
	You will be able to save your progress throughout your application


UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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$96,929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


	Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
	Full-time, fixed term contract until 10 December 2025
	Commencement Salary: $96,929 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)


About the Role 

The Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of UniSA STEM, in particular will undertake research on the projects titled “A development program for future revision of AS/NSZ 4063.1:2010 Characterization of structural timber Part 1: Test methods” and “Characterising utility performance and in-grade properties of solid structural timber recovered from radiata pine second thinning logs (T2), third logs from clear fell, and core wood from current sawlogs”, the latter in collaboration with the University of Tasmania commissioned by the Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited.

About UniSA STEM 

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what’s discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in. UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute, the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Core Responsibilities 


	Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes; i.e. undertaking experiments to improve understanding of the structural behaviour of timber under varying moisture and temperature conditions and characterising mechanical and utility performance of timber boards obtained from T2, top logs and core wood
	Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes
	Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
	Provide advice to post graduate students in the appointee’s area of expertise
	Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects, as required from time to time


Essential Skills and Experience 


	A postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Science or Engineering area relevant to the research area
	Evidence of high quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, which is published and presented in appropriate forums
	Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated through written work such as research reports, research publications and educational materials, and through effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students
	Ability to plan and execute testing and research in timber engineering with stakeholders
	Ability to operate timber testing equipment and proven track record of using those equipment in timber research


Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:


	Access to great personal development opportunities 
	Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
	Flexible working conditions 
	A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
	Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 


Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA.   Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only. 

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6488. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 2 October 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

#LI-DNI 
#S-DNI

CLICK HERE to view the Position Description Opens in new window

How to apply:


	Preview Application Form Opens in new window 


Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.


	Start your application by clicking the ‘BEGIN’ button
	If you have already registered for an account, please login before starting your application
	If you have forgotten your log in details, click here to reset your password
	You will be able to save your progress throughout your application


UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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