SBA Technical Services Lead: Build a World‑Class Lab

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for the SBA Technical Services Manager to lead the Technical Support Services team for the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a landmark collaboration between the University and SLHD to operationalise the facility from day one.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will define infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes, oversee procurement and commissioning, and build the technical workforce for SBA as it ramps up.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or equivalent.
• Experience establishing, mobilising or transitioning new services or facilities in research/health settings.
• Experience defining infrastructure, equipment and staff to make a lab operationally ready.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in WHS, regulatory requirements and policy implementation.
• Experience leading staff through organisational change.
• Experience in financial forecasting, budget coordination and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness planning for SBA’s technical facilities.
• Build relationships with University and SLHD counterparts and committees.
• Design and implement shared systems, workflows, training and safety procedures.
• Plan the technical workforce and staff transitions to new ways of working.
• Oversee equipment procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Develop and manage the SBA asset management plan and establish the establishment budget.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Change management

Staff supervision

Budget forecasting

Lab operations

Equipment procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for the SBA Technical Services Manager to lead the Technical Support Services team for the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a landmark collaboration between the University and SLHD to operationalise the facility from day one.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will define infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes, oversee procurement and commissioning, and build the technical workforce for SBA as it ramps up.