Manager Pilot Plant Operations

1 month ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland University Of Technology Full time
  • $129,062 to $135,207
  • Fixed-term, full-time
  • Gardens Point

  • Reference number: 24346
  • Term:  Fixed-term, full-time basis for two (2) years
  • Remuneration:  $152,734 to $160,006 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $129,062 to $135,207 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
  • Location:  Gardens Point
  • Open to: current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Manager Pilot Plant Operations to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Manager, Pilot Plant Operations provides leadership and management of all operations at the Mackay Bioinnovation Pilot Plant. This includes providing technical expertise and leadership to establish and operate large scale PC2 precision fermentation facilities. The Manager will drive engagement with researchers, collaborators, industry partners and the Greater Whitsunday community.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Within a University-wide coordinated approach to research infrastructure provisioning, the Bioinnovation Research Facility hosts a range of capabilities, including synthetic biology, bioprocessing, biorefining and biomanufacturing. BRF supports research and process development aimed at transforming the bioeconomy and meeting the grand challenge of future needs for food, feed, fibre, and fuel. These capabilities span multiple scales from laboratory through to industrial pilot, delivering a unique offering for researchers and industry partners. The Facility’s physical footprint spans across QUT’s Gardens Point campus, Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct, and Mackay Bioinnovation Pilot Plant (MBPP)..

What you need to succeed

  1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience in biorefining and bioprocessing, ideally with extensive experience in precision fermentation.
  2. Demonstrated experience in the design, installation, process flow optimisation and maintenance of fermentation related bioprocessing and biorefining engineering equipment and infrastructure.
  3. High level knowledge and experience of the operation of an OGTR-certified PC2 facility, including the requirement to ensure regulatory compliance to biosafety, quality and maintenance requirements.
  4. Experience in leading and developing a high performance team operating in a technical environment.
  5. Evidence of innovative approaches to problem solving and contribution to continuous improvement in operational processes through future-focused thinking.
  6. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills in support of brokering connectivity and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. 
  7. Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures (including ethics and intellectual property) associated with the establishment of research and commercial projects in a university context.


Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

  • A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
  • Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
  • Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
  • Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
  • Leave loading of 17.5%. 
  • Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
  • Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
  • Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
  • through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
  • We see as our strengths. 
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Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of and our in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

In support of our , we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 
We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength – .

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