Senior Scientist, Skills Development Unit

As the Senior Scientist, you will be accountable for researching, developing, creating, and delivering effective learning and development programs across a wide range of clinical, leadership, and management areas, which align with the strategic goals of the organisation. 

What youll do

• Advise organisational units in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of scientific training to achieve staff development and workplace effectiveness.
• Develop effective professional relationships with clients, liaise with and understand the needs of clients, providing advice and assistance in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner.
• Demonstrate high level clinical expertise when supporting learning activities for PQ staff.
• Deliver Statewide clinical ‘Group Training programs for Scientific Staff and Clinical Assistants.
• Exercise high level clinical judgement to provide learning opportunities for PQ staff.
• Function as a primary educator utilising adult learning principles to develop, deliver and participate in clinical practice education and training programs within PQ.
• Lead the training of Dangerous Goods transport by air, road, and rail across Queensland Health, and maintain the required air transport qualifications in line with IATA certification.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Significant experience and knowledge in training and education in a scientific setting.
• A high-level knowledge of haematology, coagulation, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion.
• Competence in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training built on adult learning principles.
• Competence in the basic design and development of online training resources and the ability to gain advanced abilities in the production of online training programs.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to maintain professional relationships across the state.
• Demonstrated personal values and qualities which contribute to a high functioning team, including empathy, trust, and support of others.
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory quality systems and requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.

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

• 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.

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. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Information :

• Company : Queensland Health
• Position : Senior Scientist, Skills Development Unit
• Location : Herston QLD
• Country : AU