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Deputy Station Manager

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jul 31, 2018

Job Details

Heron Island Research Station

Heron Island Research Station (HIRS) is part of the Faculty of Science at The University of Queensland. It is located on a small coral cay 80 km offshore from Gladstone and has been established for over 60 years. It has developed into Australia's largest, best equipped and most productive university-owned marine research station. The station caters to Australian and international researchers and educational groups, offering modern wet and dry laboratories, indoor and outdoor aquaria, a large animal holding tank, separate research and teaching laboratories, seminar facilities, a library, computer room and extensive boating and diving facilities. A team of ten staff members are available to provide scientific services, boating, diving, maintenance and housekeeping support. The Station operates 7 days per week, all year round (excluding shutdown over the Christmas period). 

 

The role

The successful appointee will maintain operations and leadership continuity in the absence of the Station Manager, with a focus on client services and scientific support. You will act as a contact person for all incoming station clients, with regards to scientific and education operations. You will be responsible for a variety of equipment and compliance matters with regards to operational requirements on the Island.

 

The person

Applicants should possess a relevant Science Degree with extensive relevant management experience. Experience with working in remote locations and /or in isolated communities is essential. The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at HEW Level 6. The remuneration package will be in the range $74,207 - $79,964 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $86,822 - $93,557).

 

Position Description

HIRS Deputy Station Manager PD 6.2.pdf

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Clint Chapman on +61 7 3365 3818 or c.chapman1@uq.edu.au

For information on completing the application process click here.

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