Head of Bioresources and Lab Animal Science

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

SAHMRI in Adelaide seeks a Head of Bioresources to provide senior leadership for its SPF small animal research facility. You will guide strategic direction, operational performance and compliance, ensuring high-quality welfare standards and research support.

The role involves working with internal teams and external partners to advance research outcomes while maintaining robust health monitoring, biosecurity and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a laboratory animal facility or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare, ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO, GLP and AAALAC standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort with training and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, day-to-day operation, service delivery and continuous improvement of SAHMRI’s Bioresources facility.
• Maintain SPF status through health monitoring, biosecurity and biocontainment.
• Provide expert advice on animal models, procedures and experimental design.
• Support research projects involving wild type and genetically modified animals with welfare in mind.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures and care protocols.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to enhance facility capability.
• Lead and develop direct reports; foster a collaborative, safe team culture.
• Oversee training programs, stakeholder engagement and governance activities.
• Oversee facility administration, reporting, budgeting and inventory.
• Work with partners to optimize use of research infrastructure.

Job description

SAHMRI in Adelaide seeks a Head of Bioresources to provide senior leadership for its SPF small animal research facility. You will guide strategic direction, operational performance and compliance, ensuring high-quality welfare standards and research support.

The role involves working with internal teams and external partners to advance research outcomes while maintaining robust health monitoring, biosecurity and governance.