Biological Compliance Advisor

**Job no**: 0045437
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 7 - 106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support the safe and compliant use of hazardous biological agents and materials in research and teaching
- 17% super, great benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment
- _they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,_
- _they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and_
- _they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria._

**About the Role**

As a Biological Compliance Advisor, you will be part of a small dynamic team at The University of Melbourne that specialises in Biorisk Management. Biorisk Management at the University, covers the safe and secure use of hazardous biological agents and regulated biological material in research and teaching. Reporting to the Biorisk Manager, you will advise university staff and researchers on the relevant university policies and processes, Commonwealth and State legislation and regulations, as well as Australian Standard requirements.

The role includes the support of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contributing to the effective implementation and continuous improvement of a Biorisk Management System supporting university activities involving regulated biological materials
- Providing administrative support and ensuring the effective operation of Biorisk Management-related committees and meetings
- Assisting the Biorisk Management team with the provision of specialist advice to the university research community regarding the use of regulated biological materials

**Who we are looking for**
We’re looking for people who demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a small professional specialist team and can handle sensitive and confidential issues maturely and discreetly. You will be an excellent communicator who can provide accurate and high-quality advice that interprets and discusses institutional and regulatory requirements.

You will also have:

- A degree in biological science, and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated achievement in a similar role in a university or research institution
- Experience working in a laboratory or other type of biological containment facility
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective training material to a broad range of people, including researchers, professional staff, students, technical staff and facility managers

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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**What we offer you**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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