Technical Operations Leader, NSW Lab Network (Vehicle)

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Tools of trade

Uniforms and PPE

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead the NSW concrete laboratory network from Granville, with travel to Newcastle. You will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and technical oversight to ensure quality, compliance, and strong business performance.

The role requires leadership of laboratory teams, strategic budgeting, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree required.
• NATA Signatory status preferred.
• Experience in leading accredited laboratory operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting and cost control.
• Proven track record of leading specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Granville and Warabrook laboratory operations and manage budgets, utilisation, testing revenue, and costs.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical governance across the NSW laboratory network.
• Drive compliance with NATA accreditation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture and OH&S compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop laboratory teams for high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Technical, Field Testing, Operational, and Sales teams to deliver customer outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support growth.
• Oversee laboratory equipment management including maintenance, calibration, and asset optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and service delivery.
• Contribute to broader business initiatives and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Science/Materials Testing qualification

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead the NSW concrete laboratory network from Granville, with travel to Newcastle. You will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and technical oversight to ensure quality, compliance, and strong business performance.

The role requires leadership of laboratory teams, strategic budgeting, and a focus on continuous improvement.