Laboratory Manager – Civil & Environmental Testing

Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive executive leadership team

Impactful industry leadership

Job summary

Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations, quality assurance, compliance and client service delivery. The role drives strategic leadership for efficiency, accreditation adherence and outstanding client outcomes across concrete, soil and water testing services.

You will lead testing activities, manage resources and budgets, and ensure robust quality systems.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and accreditation (NATA).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead concrete, soil and water testing operations and activities.
• Plan workflows, testing schedules and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with NATA accreditation and Australian Standards.
• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight.
• Manage laboratory resources, staffing, equipment and budgets.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and quality systems.
• Review test results and report findings.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Allocate technicians and manage workloads.
• Build strong client and project stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations, quality assurance, compliance and client service delivery. The role drives strategic leadership for efficiency, accreditation adherence and outstanding client outcomes across concrete, soil and water testing services.

You will lead testing activities, manage resources and budgets, and ensure robust quality systems.