Water Laboratory Manager | Lead NATA Lab & Team

Bundaberg Regional Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

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9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the NATA-accredited water laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely testing and regulatory compliance for community water and environmental outcomes. You will manage a team of laboratory technicians and samplers, oversee sampling and analysis programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety.

This hands-on leadership role offers a stable career in a regional Queensland community with attractive remuneration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or similar qualification.
• Experience leading laboratory teams.
• Experience in a NATA-accredited laboratory or similar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians and samplers.
• Oversee sampling and analysis programs for drinking water and environmental testing.
• Ensure high standards of QA and regulatory compliance.
• Support investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the NATA-accredited water laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely testing and regulatory compliance for community water and environmental outcomes. You will manage a team of laboratory technicians and samplers, oversee sampling and analysis programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety.

This hands-on leadership role offers a stable career in a regional Queensland community with attractive remuneration,