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Laboratory Manager

Bundaberg, QueenslandFull-time$116k–$124k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-11
Based in Australia

Core

Lead the Council's NATA-accredited water laboratory to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant testing supporting safe water and environmental outcomes.

Role type

Laboratory Manager (Water Services)

Builds

Water quality testing results and environmental compliance reports

Domain

Water Services / Environmental Testing

Required skills

NATA-accredited laboratory experience, team leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, data integrity management, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Experience in water services, Bachelor's Degree of Science

Technologies

NATA accreditation standards, laboratory management systems

Responsibilities

Lead a team of laboratory technicians and samplers, oversee sampling and analysis programs, maintain quality assurance and regulatory compliance, support investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC