Scientific Officer - Botanist
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ561623
About the opportunity
Are you ready to take on a career where every day presents a new challenge? Join a highly skilled and dynamic team at the Forensic Analytical Science Service Illicit Drug Analysis Unit (IDAU), where your expertise will be put to the test in the ever-evolving field of illicit drug analysis.
At IDAU, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside industry-leading forensic experts, conducting critical examinations of illicit substances and delivering high-quality scientific analysis that directly impacts community health and safety. Your work will support key stakeholders, including the NSW Police Force and the Ministry of Health, helping to shape better health and justice outcomes across the state.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
- What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Botany or other Botanical science discipline with subjects relevant to plant identification
- Demonstrated experience or advanced knowledge in methods and associated technology in the specific field, in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment
- Knowledge of chemical and/or biological hazards and precautions that exist within a laboratory environment and associated responsibilities
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner, and manage competing priorities while ensuring attention to detail, precision and maintaining accountability of work completed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to educate internal and external stakeholders, report writing skills and willingness to provide expert evidence in courts
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety, privacy and quality improvement requirements
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
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For role related queries or questions contact Pragna Gaur on Pragna.Gaur@health.nsw.gov.au
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Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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