Job description

Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Biosecurity and Animal Welfare - Executive

Trade

Job title Laboratory Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 46014 RTF 304397 Closing 12/09/2024

Contact officer Lorraine Corowa, Senior Executive Director on 08 8999 2390 or Lorraine.corowa@nt.gov.au

About the agency www.industry.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304397

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of Berrimah Farm Science Precinct Laboratories to support ongoing research

and diagnostic activities. This includes coordinating auditing, accreditation, overseeing maintenance and repairs, ensuring

compliance with safety regulations and protocols to optimise the efficiency of Berrimah Farm Science Precinct Laboratories.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate the booking, usage, accreditation, auditing, and provisioning of all scientific laboratories at the Berrimah

Farm Science Precinct.

2. Support Laboratory Managers to coordinate NATA accreditation and auditing of laboratories.

3. Manage the interface between Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) and NT Government with respect to

leasing agreements and scheduling usage of laboratories and equipment.

4. Manage the Berrimah Farm Science Precinct contract for consumables, ensuring all laboratories have sufficient supplies.

5. Manage the procurement of the new capital equipment purchases.

6. Schedule the recalibration, repair and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, fridges, freezers, dryers, washing

machines and microscopes.

7. Support emergency disease and pest responses in the Northern Territory through specific emergency roles in the control

centre, including support in the Emergency Operations Centre.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated extensive experience in managing projects, working autonomously and with colleagues to meet deadlines.

2. Demonstrated high level communication skills and negotiation skills, to work efficiently with all Science Laboratory

Managers, Senior Executives and Stakeholders.

3. Knowledge of biosecurity emergency response procedures

4. Experience in procuring and managing supply contracts and capital equipment.

5. Experience in policy and procedure development.

6. Knowledge of the requirements of work, health, and safety in laboratory environments.

Desirable

1. Degree in Project Management or other related discipline.

2. Understanding of the importance of agriculture and aquaculture in the Northern Territory.