Facility Engineering Assistant

7 days ago


Moss Vale, Australia Australian Bioresources Pty Limited Full time

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community. Australian BioResources (ABR) is our state of the art mouse breeding facility located at Moss Vale, maintained to the best animal welfare standards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The primary function of the Engineering Assistant position is to carry out weekly tasks as directed by the Building Manager. These tasks will be of a general nature and require a small degree of technical ability. The engineering assistant will be able to work with the Building Manager or separately as directed. They might also be required to deliver mice and to liaise with contractors.

Salary: Up to $75,000 + 11.5% super + salary packaging (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full time permanent

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

  • Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)

  • Ample opportunities for on-going training and development

  • Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment

  • Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation

  • A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave

  • Discounted Health Insurance

  • Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Carry out minor repairs as directed by the Building Manager

  • Assist in the maintenance of the caging systems

  • Deal with contractors on site

  • Participate in the On Call roster for out of hours call outs

  • Pack/ manifest and deliver mice as required

  • Be available to participate in periodic rostered work for weekends or Public Holidays

  • Ability to make decisions with regard to equipment maintenance and repair, and handling contractors and responses on site

ABOUT YOU

  • No qualifications are required for this position but trade or trades-assistant experience would be ideal. Onsite training is provided.

  • General understanding of the working environment within a clean room facility is not essential, but would be desirable

  • Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care

  • Strong team focus and commitment to quality

  • Good communication skills

  • Reliability, patience and must be trustworthy

  • The ability to work individually or as a member of a group

  • A professional approach

  • Must have a good level of fitness

  • Must not have any prior medical conditions that may be exacerbated by lifting or by general manual labour

  • Must have a current NSW driving licence

  • Good attention to detail

  • Strong organisational skills

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.



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