Coastal Research Station Operations Lead

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave and 17% +

17% super

17.5% leave loading

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff program

Salary packaging

Job summary

University of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Research Station in Queensland seeks a dynamic operations professional to coordinate scientific and educational activities. You will lead school programs, manage equipment and laboratories, and support researchers during practical learning experiences at the coastal station.

The role offers diverse responsibilities across boating, diving and administrative support, with emphasis on safety, planning and stakeholder collaboration, including weekend duties and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in marine science, conservation science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, animal ethics, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead scientific and educational activities, including school and student programs, laboratory and aquaria activities, equipment set-up, practical learning experiences and support for research activities.
• Work with researchers, students, schools and clients to understand needs, coordinate bookings, facilities, equipment and support for planning and delivery.
• Deliver and contribute across the station’s scientific, boating, diving and administrative services, collaborating with colleagues and stepping into different areas when needed.
• Promote safe, reliable and continuously improving station operations through inductions, risk management, facilities and logistics support, equipment and infrastructure activities, and emergency response.
• This role requires regular weekend work as part of the station’s 7-day operations and may support other UQ research stations and infrastructure.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Risk management

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate qualification in marine science

Tools

MS Office

Instrument software

Job description

University of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Research Station in Queensland seeks a dynamic operations professional to coordinate scientific and educational activities. You will lead school programs, manage equipment and laboratories, and support researchers during practical learning experiences at the coastal station.

The role offers diverse responsibilities across boating, diving and administrative support, with emphasis on safety, planning and stakeholder collaboration, including weekend duties and