Laboratory Manager – Faculty of Medicine & Health
University of New South Wales, Australia
Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Parental Leave contract until 25 Oct ****
Remuneration: Skilled Level 7 $113,926 + 17% super+ annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales. This is an onsite position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Manager plays a key role in supporting the delivery of world‐class research within UNSW Medicine & Health, ensuring the efficient, safe and effective operation of laboratory facilities across on‐campus and UNSW‐managed sites. The role provides expert operational, technical and logistical support to researchers, enabling high‐quality research outcomes. The position is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, maintaining research infrastructure and equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, laboratory practice and workplace health and safety requirements. The Laboratory Manager also supports the coordination of training, access to facilities and continuous improvement of systems, processes and service delivery.
Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualification in a scientific or other relevant research‐based discipline and relevant work experience in a similar role, or other equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Proven understanding and experience managing PC2 and PC3 (desired) laboratory.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in the diverse aspects of managing the operations of a research laboratory, including provision of expert technical and logistical advice on research facilities, infrastructure, equipment and instruments.
* Proven technical expertise in specialist areas aligned with laboratory operations and research activities, with proven ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex technical, operational and logistical issues.
* Proven ability to provide instruction and training to others in the safe use of laboratory equipment and instruments, including safe laboratory techniques, risk assessments and safety procedures and equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to review and advise on the development of policies, systems, procedures, and guidelines relevant to research laboratories.
* Superior interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to liaise with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Superior organisational skills, with proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies and establish priorities, using initiative to achieve strategic objectives.
Benefits and Culture
* 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
* 10 days paid cultural leave per year
* Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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