Environmental Lab Supervisor: Lead & Grow in Darwin

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Australia is seeking a dynamic Laboratory Supervisor to drive growth, lead the team, and ensure our environmental and occupational testing services meet the highest standards. Based in Darwin, relocation is encouraged; this permanent role offers a pathway to advance.

You will oversee daily lab operations, manage resources, ensure calibration and QA with NATA/ISO, mentor staff, and develop client relationships to expand the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or similar discipline.
• Must have prior experience in lab operations of a NATA accreditated laboratory environment and a strong technical background.
• Experience in an environmental laboratory is highly ideal.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork skills and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations, resource allocation, and instrument performance
• Monitor workflow and reassign tasks to meet turnaround times
• Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance are completed on schedule
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as needed e.g. laboratory benchwork
• Lead team management processes
• Conduct regular check‑ins and performance reviews
• Create and maintain development plans for all team members
• Mentor and coach staff
• Maintain staffing levels and support a positive team culture
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Act as first contact for clients
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Provide client visit reports and maintain client insights
• Ensure compliance with NATA, ISO, and internal QMS requirements
• Support method improvements and audit readiness
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Encourage team ideas for workflow optimisation
• Support evaluation and validation of new methods and technologies

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Attention to detail

Education

BS Environmental Science

Job description

Evolve Scientific in Australia is seeking a dynamic Laboratory Supervisor to drive growth, lead the team, and ensure our environmental and occupational testing services meet the highest standards. Based in Darwin, relocation is encouraged; this permanent role offers a pathway to advance.

You will oversee daily lab operations, manage resources, ensure calibration and QA with NATA/ISO, mentor staff, and develop client relationships to expand the business.