THE CLIENT The Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) is part of the Australian Department of Defence dedicated to providing science and technology support for Australia's defence and national security needs.  DST Group is a national leader in safeguarding Australia by delivering valued scientific advice and innovative solutions for Defence and national security. The DST Fisherman's Bend Site uses chemicals for a range of research activities in a variety of laboratories, so a centralised Chemical storage facility has multiple users.   THE ROLE The DST Group require an experienced Chemist to manage their Chemical Storage facility and Drum Store in line with Commonwealth Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation - ensuring compliance for handling, storage (including compatibility requirements), labelling and safety data sheets maintenance. This includes covering the full acquisition cycle for managing inventory to meet interdepartmental needs. It also includes disposal of all chemicals at the end of usable life and/or DST requirements according to the appropriate policies and regulations such as required by the Environmental Protection Authority. In addition, the Chemist will provide subject matter expertise in the control of hazardous chemicals for the various research activities, including preparation and support to the laboratories, with a particular focus to the Specialised Coatings Technology Group (Maritime Division). This is a fixed-term tenure role requiring the successful candidate to work 37.5 hours per week until August 2021 with a review for a further 12-month extension. To be considered for this role you must apply ASAP! Some of the tasks associated with this role include:

Ensure all SDSs are current and an SDS expiry registry is being maintained.  Where required, replacement SDSs from suppliers are obtained. SDS will all be Global Harmonised System (GHS) compliant and accessible;

Maintain hard copies and electronic SDS libraries in line with WHS Legislations for the Chemical Store and Maritime Division groups as required;

Provide advice and assist in chemical induction following acquisition ensuring control and compliance standards are met;

Provide support for conversion of SDS that have been obtained from overseas (non-Australian compliant) helping to ensure this is completed prior to acceptance onto the site;

Undertake bi-annual hazardous chemical stock audits;

Ensure chemical labelling is compliant to GHS;

Provide advice and assistance if required in the preparation of Risk Assessments for all chemicals ordered and received for storage and handling;

Coordinate regular chemical disposals ensuring an annual review of the holdings is completed in line with legislation, Defence and Environmental Protection Agency requirements;

Support Specialised Coatings Technology Group's monthly WHS meetings and provide a monthly report on the status of the Group's and Non-Acoustic System Management Group's chemical stock holdings;

Attend meetings to provide up-to-date knowledge of all legislative requirements for research chemical storage, handling and usage; and

Coordinate the review and make recommendations to the Hazard Chemical Safety Advisor for improvements in the running of the store and/or chemical management arrangements.

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