Scientific Officer — Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance
Clearance:Have the ability to hold a Baseline / Must be an Australian Citizen
Jigsaw Notions is seeking an experiencedScientific Officerto support the management, analysis and reporting of national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance data in Canberra.
About the role
The Scientific Officer is central to the effective management of data within theAustralian Passive Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (APAS)and theNational Alert System for Critical Antimicrobial Resistances (CARAlert)programs, delivered under theAntimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA)surveillance program.
Beyond data management, the role spans data analysis, reporting and interpretation, and applying knowledge of laboratory practice to help contributing laboratories achieve consistent, standardised data collection and reporting.
You will also provide technical scientific advice on other AMR-related matters as required.
This is a technical role:microbiological and laboratory knowledge or experience is essentialto perform its functions.
Key responsibilities




Manage and maintain the integrity of surveillance data across the APAS and CARAlert programs under AURA.
Analyse, interpret and report on AMR surveillance data to support program outcomes.
Support contributing laboratories to achieve consistent, standardised data collection and reporting.
Apply laboratory-practice knowledge to quality-assure and improve data consistency.
Provide technical scientific advice on AMR-related matters as required.
Engage with stakeholders and contribute to program reporting and briefings.
About you
Demonstratedmicrobiological and laboratory knowledge or experience(essential).
Strong data management, analysis and interpretation skills.
Experience producing clear scientific reports and communicating technical findings.
Understanding of standardised laboratory data collection and reporting practices.
Familiarity with AMR surveillance or public-health microbiology is highly regarded.
What's on offer
Competitive market rates
Monday–Friday business hours
Versatile arrangements considered
Applicants must be able to hold a Baseline Clearance.
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📌 Scientific Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Jigsaw Notions
📍 Canberra