Senior Research Facilities & Operations Manager

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) seeks a Research Facility Manager to oversee Redden Street, NFC, and Monkman Research Facility on Green Island, ensuring safe and effective work environments and after-hours security where needed.

You will develop and implement business plans, manage asset resources and financials, and drive risk management, QA, and performance reporting to support research development and extension activities.

Qualifications

• Requires strong facilities management experience with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage cross-site teams.
• Experience budgeting, reporting and asset maintenance for complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Redden Street, NFC and Monkman Research Facility to ensure safe, compliant work environments.
• Develop and implement business plans to support research development and extension.
• Implement risk management programs covering WHS, environment, pest and waste management, and fire safety.
• Manage operations, service, repair and maintenance of assets including heavy plant and vehicles.
• Develop programs and systems (QA, usage recording, reporting) and financial controls.
• Prepare annual budgets, operational plans and progress reports.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety

Tools

Chemwatch

Job description

The Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) seeks a Research Facility Manager to oversee Redden Street, NFC, and Monkman Research Facility on Green Island, ensuring safe and effective work environments and after-hours security where needed.

You will develop and implement business plans, manage asset resources and financials, and drive risk management, QA, and performance reporting to support research development and extension activities.