Laboratory Sustainability Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 514354

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Estate / Facilities Management, Business Development / Industry Engagement, Laboratory Technician, Governance, Policy & Compliance

**Laboratory Sustainability Coordinator**

**UNSW Estate Management**
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Until 31st December 2023 (Possibility of extension)
- Remuneration: $100, 331 - $108,588 + 17% superannuation
- Location: UNSW Campus, Kensington

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Estate Management (EM) function provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on physical estate matters. It does this by providing campus planning, infrastructure planning, development, construction, refurbishment, maintenance, security, and environmental management. It also provides a wide range of logistic and associated services to ensure a clean, safe and secure campus environment. EM is also responsible for leading the delivery of the UNSW Environmental Sustainability Plan, of which LEAF is a key initiative.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
We are seeking a Laboratory Sustainability Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) program and related sustainability initiatives in laboratories across UNSW.

This role has responsibility for engaging with laboratory staff in relation to LEAF and associated laboratory sustainability initiatives, acting as the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, and providing support in relation to LEAF.

**Who You Are**:

- Relevant qualification in a scientific or other research-based discipline and experience of standard UNSW laboratory practices, or other equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, interest and enthusiasm for environmental sustainability and laboratory efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the capacity to engage and persuade a range of stakeholders (in particular laboratory users) and build strong relationships and networks.
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to write succinct, high-quality reports, carry out accurate data analysis, produce presentation materials and contribute to maintaining external and internal webpages, SharePoint, and social media.
- Ability to proactively plan and organise work appropriately.
- Proven record of showing initiative and pursuing continuous improvements in laboratory systems and practices.
- Experience in driving successful organisational process and / or cultural change.
- Knowledge of environmental management systems and auditing skills (desirable).

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:

- (Please note applicants must have full working rights in Australia)_

**Get in Touch**:
Chris Haywood, UNSW Talent Coordinator
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 10 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 26 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time


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