Laboratory Operations Officer

Tweed Shire Council; Banora Point; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Generous employment conditions

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council in Banora Point is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Support role to keep essential services running. You will coordinate reagent preparation, sample handling, and records management, ensuring safe, compliant operations for clients and the community.

You will work independently, manage stock, liaise with clients, and use LIMS for data entry and tracking. The position offers a base salary of AU$64,608–AU$74,025 per year plus 12% super and a 70‑hour, 9‑day fortnight.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping.
• Experience coordinating samples, reagents and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reagent and media preparation, wash bay operations, equipment cleaning and sample container preparation.
• Manage laboratory consumables, stock control and procurement to support daily operations.
• Oversee sample handling processes with accurate records in LIMS.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders for sample collection, deliveries, and service requests.
• Work independently to prioritise workloads and participate in field sampling as required.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Data entry

Problem solving

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Keep essential laboratory services running in a dynamic, hands‑on role. Coordinate sample management, laboratory preparation, and stakeholder support while contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations.

Join a collaborative team where your organisation, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills will help deliver high‑quality laboratory services and support important testing outcomes for clients and the community.

Keep essential laboratory services running in a dynamic, hands‑on role. Coordinate sample management, laboratory preparation, and stakeholder support while contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations.

Join a collaborative team where your organisation, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills will help deliver high‑quality laboratory services and support important testing outcomes for clients and the community.

About the role:

• Coordinate a broad range of laboratory support activities, including reagent and media preparation, wash bay operations, equipment cleaning, and sample container preparation.
• Manage laboratory consumables, stock control, and procurement to ensure resources are available to support daily operations.
• Oversee sample handling processes, including receipt, storage, preservation, movement, and disposal, while maintaining accurate records using LIMS.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to coordinate sample collections, deliveries, freight arrangements, and service requests.
• Work independently to prioritise workloads, resolve day‑to‑day operational issues, and support safe, efficient, and compliant laboratory operations, including participation in field sampling activities as required.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency‑based increments up to $74,025 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - )

We are seeking:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and consistently deliver accurate, high‑quality work.
• Experience managing supplies, inventory, or resources, with the ability to maintain stock levels and support operational requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately handle, prepare, track, and manage materials and records.
• Proficiency in using computer systems for data entry, record keeping, and information management, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‑traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Banora Point and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 23 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.