Job Description

About the opportunity

We are currently looking for a Scientific Officer (Chemistry) to support teaching and research in the School of Environment and Science’s South Brisbane laboratories. The position will be primarily supporting teaching activities and, on occasion, also assisting research facilities and engagement activities. The role also includes the upkeep of laboratory documentation and assisting with H&S; compliance.

As a Scientific Officer (Chemistry), you will take on complex challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

- Provide technical and operational support for teaching, e.g., planning; set-up; refreshing; pre-running; using and demonstrating equipment; and dismantling of experiments for teaching laboratories.
- Perform regular calibration, minor maintenance and service scheduling of all relevant instrumentation and equipment.
- Provide training and supervision of Scientific Assistants, Attendants and Casual staff when they are assigned to the area that is within the remit of the Scientific Officer’s responsibility.
- Provide technical assistance, including advice on sample preparation, to Griffith University staff and students, and representatives from external organisations as directed by Technical & Core Facility Manager.
- Support ESC outreach and community engagement events and activities as directed by the line managers.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence,



ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- A degree in Science majoring in Chemistry and relevant practical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
- Strong laboratory and technical skills, including the ability to plan, set up, operate, and maintain chemistry experiments and equipment in a teaching and research environment.
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and laboratory safety, particularly in the handling of chemicals, biological reagents, and scientific instrumentation.
- Excellent documentation and organisational skills, with the ability to develop clear procedures, resource statements, and operational protocols.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and support technical staff, as well as provide expert assistance to students, academics, and external stakeholders.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full time, continuing chance based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 5 - Base range - $82,415.66 - $92,456.55 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $96,426.31 - $108,174.16.

📌 Scientific Officer (Chemistry) (Nathan)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Nathan