Laboratory Manager

QinetiQ Target Systems; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence and security company is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Brisbane. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team and drive scientific excellence in materials research.

Benefits

Professional development allowances

Flexible work

Parental leave

Incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a hands-on laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of safety management and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling laboratory activities.
• Maintaining and calibrating scientific equipment.
• Managing hazardous materials and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Education

B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering

B.Eng in Aerospace Engineering

B.Eng in Chemical Engineering

B.Eng in Materials Engineering

Job description

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company employing over 8,500 people across more than 50 locations worldwide. We provide expertise in advice, services, and technology-based products to solve challenging problems.

Our commitment to delivering and improving today, while shaping tomorrow, makes QinetiQ an exciting and rewarding place to work. The Australia Sector, with over 1,200 employees across Australia, Canada, Germany, and the UK, is seeking an Laboratory Manager based in Brisbane to join our Engineering Services division. This role embodies our values of Performance, Collaboration, and Integrity, and aligns with our purpose to protect national security. You will lead a talented team in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages excellence.

This is a 14-month fixed-term contract.

The role is critical for ensuring WHS compliance at the Hypersonic Structures & Materials Laboratory (HSML) and the Thermal Management Laboratory (TML) at Eagle Farm, QLD. You will drive scientific and operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster innovation across regions.

Your responsibilities include planning and scheduling laboratory activities, maintaining complex scientific equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance. The laboratories focus on materials research and process development for high-temperature materials and structures.

The key duties include:

1. Collaborating with WHS, engineering, risk owners, and stakeholders to maintain compliance, including risk assessments and documentation.
2. Maintaining and calibrating scientific equipment, coordinating external maintenance, and managing procurement activities.
3. Conducting audits, maintaining records, and planning laboratory activities.
4. Managing hazardous materials, housekeeping, and stock of PPE and consumables.
5. Overseeing onboarding and competency of laboratory users, and supporting laboratory operations.
6. Participating in site meetings and communication with colleagues.

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience managing a hands-on laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of safety management and risk assessment.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work effectively in a team.

Qualifications or training relevant to laboratory management are required. A B.Eng in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience, is desirable. Candidates must hold or have recently held an NV1 Australian Defence security clearance.

For confidential inquiries, contact Denise Cole, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email at [e-mail].

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including professional development allowances, flexible work, parental leave, incentive schemes, and more. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and First Nations peoples.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening for all preferred candidates.