About This Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable Facilities Support Officer/Stores-person for the School of Biomedical Sciences to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our goods receiving area. This hands-on role involves receiving, unpacking, and safely handling a variety of consumables, equipment, and chemicals, while delivering excellent customer service to staff and students. You’ll also support broader facilities operations, including managing keys and smart card access, testing safety equipment, conducting audits, and coordinating maintenance requests.
Key responsibilities will include:
Manage goods and inventory: Track purchase orders, process invoices, check deliveries, perform stock checks, and maintain accurate records to ensure smooth and compliant store operations.
Oversee storage and logistics: Apply safe handling and storage policies for biological, chemical, and quarantine goods; coordinate packaging and freight per IATA guidelines; and maintain clean, hazard-free facilities.
Support infrastructure and safety: Log and follow up maintenance requests, test-tag electrical equipment, assist with gas and liquid nitrogen systems, and support general building upkeep.
Provide customer and facilities support: Deliver responsive service to staff and researchers, manage access and security (keys, swipe cards, registers), and assist the Facilities and Infrastructure Manager with other operational duties.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including voluntary banked time
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
Current driver’s license.
Completion of an associate diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
Knowledge of relevant dangerous goods regulations.
Relevant stores experience, preferably in a scientific background.
Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, work in an autonomous manner and exercise initiative.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise competing work demands and work in an efficient and well-organised manner under pressure.
A strong orientation to the provision of a high level of client service.
Sound verbal communication skills, with the ability to positively engage with and relate to a wide range of stakeholders.
Proficiency in the use of computers, asset management software, Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook, and online courier tracking systems.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Sally Martin at s.martin@uq.edu.au .
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Friday 14 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56859). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 26th November.
