Key competencies
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under 'Your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated ability to provide chemical analytical services in a high throughput forensic toxicology laboratory in an accurate, timely and cost-effective manner.
Knowledge and understanding of the discipline of analytical chemistry as it relates to forensic toxicology. With demonstrated abilities in a range of relevant procedures, techniques, and instrumentation and quality assurance systems.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate (both orally and in writing) and work effectively with staff to meet client requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and a contemporary knowledge of NATA/ISO Accreditation/Certification.
Toxicology uses state of the art instruments including, Immunoassay, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Mass Spectrometry (LCMSMS). Your experience with this analytical instrumentation should be specifically and clearly stated in your application.
This position reports to the Chief Chemist, Forensic Toxicology, through a Supervising Chemist and offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports coronial investigations, law enforcement and the Queensland community.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
38 hour full time work week
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
