AustralianBioResources(ABR) is ourstate-of-the-artmouse breeding facilitylocatedat Moss Vale.The Biological Testing Facility(BTF)isourexperimentalfacilitylocatedattheDarlinghurst campus,locatedon Garvan levels 1 and 3 and extends via the Animal Imaging into level 3 TKCC
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Operations & Projects Officer provides high-level operational and administrative support to ABR management, specificallyassistingthe Director, ABR. This role plays a key part in driving operational effectiveness across the facility by coordinating strategic and operational special projects, supporting financial and budgetary projects, andassistingwith quality control and audit frameworks.
While the role does not have direct personnel reports, the incumbent acts as a key leadership conduit, coordinating cross-functional processes and supporting ABR supervisors to optimise workflows.
Salary:Up to $135,000(Prorated: $81,000)+ 12% superannuation +salary packaging
Employment Type:6-monthfixed-term,part-time
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunitiesfor on-going training and development
Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangementse.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation
A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, communityserviceand study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities include:
Auditreadiness-assisttheDirectorABRandQualitycoordinatorinpreparingtomeet externalandinternalaudits:JAX,NATA,ACEC,OGTR,DAFFandothers.Thiswill
involve ensuring allappropriate licensesand certificates are in place and that documentation is prepared with sufficient lead time to ensure ABR is compliant.
AssistDirectorABRandFacilitymanagerindeliveryofspecialfacilityimprovement projectseg finance forecasts and pricing modelling.
Regulatory compliance- ensure all operations align with the Animal Research Act, Gene Technology Act, and Biosecurity Act.
SOP and Policy management- draft, update andmaintainStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance documentation.
Managing ABR contracts and services agreements- Develop,implementand utilise tools for tracking,negotiatingand executing ABR contracts and services agreements so that all aremaintainedcurrent.
Proactivelyidentify, assess, and report operational, financial, and safety risks associated with the duties of this role. The incumbentis required toadhere to the organization’s Risk Management Framework, ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with
established policies and procedures, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by suggesting mitigation strategies foridentifiedhazards or inefficiencies.
All staffare required tocomply withGarvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working inaccordancewiththeWHSmanagementsystematalltimes,assafetyisGarvan’s number one priority.
ABOUT YOU
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The key skills and experience include:
Education:Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
Experience:3–5 years of experience providing high-quality operational or project support, ideally within a medical research, veterinary, or higher education setting.
Financial Aptitude:Demonstratedexperience with database management systems (e.g., Workday), budget tracking, and financial modelling and reconciliation.
Quality & Regulation:Exposure to NATA auditing processes, SOP management, or strict regulatory compliance frameworks (such as animal research regulations) is highly desirable.
Core Skills:Strong independent problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail,anda proven ability to deliver within tighttimeframeswhile managing diverse stakeholders.
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Researchis an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regardedMRI’s
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries toimpactand our enduring purpose is toimpacthuman health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
Weseekto see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’,not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, pleasesubmityour application with a CV and cover letter as one document,statingwhy you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you thinkyou’rethe right person for this role,we’dlove to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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