Manager, Lab & Technical Services - Education & Life Sci
James Cook University
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Job summary
James Cook University in Townsville invites applications for a strategic leadership role as Manager, Laboratory and Technical Services. You will guide cross-disciplinary laboratory operations across Education, Life and Environmental Sciences to support teaching and student outcomes.
The role combines safety, compliance and continuous improvement with staff development and resource optimization across multiple campuses, reporting to senior leadership in Laboratory and Technical Services.
Qualifications
- Leadership experience in complex laboratory and technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and risk management.
- Ability to develop staff and drive cross-team collaboration.
- Experience overseeing safety, compliance and operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, prioritisation and delivery of laboratory and technical services.
- Ensure safe, compliant operation across educational disciplines and campuses.
- Develop staff capability and manage workload, performance and resources.
- Provide high-level technical and operational advice to leadership.
Skills
Job description
James Cook University in Townsville invites applications for a strategic leadership role as Manager, Laboratory and Technical Services. You will guide cross-disciplinary laboratory operations across Education, Life and Environmental Sciences to support teaching and student outcomes.
The role combines safety, compliance and continuous improvement with staff development and resource optimization across multiple campuses, reporting to senior leadership in Laboratory and Technical Services.
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