Central Laboratory Manager

Clinipath Pathology; Perth; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinipath Pathology is seeking an experienced Central Laboratory Manager to lead the Osborne Park central laboratory in Western Australia. The role oversees day-to-day operations, staff development, quality and accreditation, and continual service improvements to deliver safe, timely diagnostic results.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, optimise staffing and resources, and ensure adherence to safety and quality targets while aligning with Sonic Healthcare Group standards and

Qualifications

• Requires a tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Significant experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large, high-throughput lab.
• Ability to develop leaders and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality management, accreditation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across central laboratory analytical departments.
• Lead, coach and develop Department Managers, Scientists and staff.
• Ensure staffing, rostering and resource allocation meets workload and turnaround targets.
• Maintain focus on patient safety, quality, accuracy and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement changes to workflows and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Staffing & rostering

Laboratory automation

Laboratory information systems

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

LIS systems

Job description

Clinipath Pathology has grown from a single laboratory into one of Western Australia’s leading private pathology providers, known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-focused care.

Our central laboratory is based in Osborne Park, Perth, complemented by regional laboratories in Bunbury and Kalgoorlie, and a network of more than 260 collection centres across WA, connecting communities from Broome to Albany.

As part of the Sonic Healthcare Group, one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics organisations, we combine global expertise with strong local connections, ensuring our teams have access to the latest technologies, training, and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Central Laboratory Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Osborne Park laboratory.

This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for delivering safe, timely and high-quality diagnostic laboratory services. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop capable laboratory leaders, maintain strong quality and compliance standards, and ensure the laboratory continues to meet the needs of patients, clinicians and the wider organisation.

If you are an experienced laboratory leader who enjoys developing people, improving services and turning operational challenges into practical solutions, we would like to hear from you.

As Central Laboratory Manager, you will:

Provide leadership and operational oversight across the analytical departments of the central laboratory.

Lead, coach and develop Department Managers, Scientists, Technical Officers and support staff.

Ensure appropriate staffing, rostering and resource allocation to meet workload and turnaround-time requirements.

Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, quality, accuracy and service delivery.

Promote a positive workplace culture built on accountability, collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

Monitor laboratory performance and use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Work with the Quality Manager to ensure quality targets and accreditation requirements are met

Support the introduction of new instrumentation, automation, assays and changes to laboratory workflows.

Lead change initiatives while maintaining staff engagement and continuity of service.

Ensure laboratory practices comply with applicable accreditation, safety and regulatory requirements.

About You:

You will be an experienced pathology professional and people leader who can balance the scientific, operational and human aspects of running a large laboratory.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a large, complex or high-throughput laboratory environment.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop other leaders.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality management, accreditation and workplace safety.
• Experience managing staffing, workflow, performance and competing operational priorities.
• A practical understanding of laboratory automation, instrumentation and laboratory information systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use performance data to drive improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on both laboratory performance and patient care.

You will have the scope to shape how the central laboratory operates, develop your leadership team and drive meaningful improvements in quality, efficiency, technology and staff experience.

Most importantly, you will be leading people whose work makes a difference to patients every day.

Applications to close Tuesday 17 November 2026.

We offer a positive workplace culture and supportive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and encourages social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

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Clinipath Pathology has grown from a single laboratory into one of Western Australia’s leading private pathology providers, known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-focused care.

Our central laboratory is based in Osborne Park, complemented by laboratories in Nedlands, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie, and a network of more than 260 collection centres across WA, connecting communities from Broome to Albany.

As part of the Sonic Healthcare Group, one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics organisations, we combine global expertise with strong local connections, ensuring our teams have access to the latest technologies, training, and opportunities for professional growth

Clinipath Pathology has grown from a single laboratory into one of Western Australia’s leading private pathology providers, known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-focused care.

Our central laboratory is based in Osborne Park, complemented by laboratories in Nedlands, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie, and a network of more than 260 collection centres across WA, connecting communities from Broome to Albany.

As part of the Sonic Healthcare Group, one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics organisations, we combine global expertise with strong local connections, ensuring our teams have access to the latest technologies, training, and opportunities for professional growth

Clinipath Pathology has grown from a single laboratory into one of Western Australia’s leading private pathology providers, known for our commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-focused care.

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