Leader, Biological Services & Research Facilities

Adelaide University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide University is seeking a Senior Manager, Biological Services to lead a dedicated team delivering high‑quality biological research infrastructure and services. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations of biological research facilities, ensuring animal care, welfare, compliance, and safety while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic advice, lead service innovation, and work with researchers, regulators and external stakeholders to align

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and extensive experience in laboratory animal science.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing a team in a complex service environment.
• Extensive knowledge with management of laboratory animal research facilities.
• Proven ability to make complex management decisions and drive operational efficiency.
• Experience in health, safety, and injury management plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering high‑quality biological research infrastructure and services.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of biological research facilities.
• Ensure animal care, welfare, compliance, and safety standards.
• Provide strategic advice and drive service innovation.
• Collaborate with researchers, senior leaders, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Align facility operations with university research and innovation ambitions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Adelaide University is seeking a Senior Manager, Biological Services to lead a dedicated team delivering high‑quality biological research infrastructure and services. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations of biological research facilities, ensuring animal care, welfare, compliance, and safety while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic advice, lead service innovation, and work with researchers, regulators and external stakeholders to align