Laboratory Manager Lead

Fixed term, full time role until 1 September 2027

Salary - VPS 5.1: $113,022 to $124,884 + 12% superannuation

Location - Centre for Applied Sciences - Ernest Jones Drive Macleod VIC 3085 

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles

About the role:

The Laboratory Manager Lead role based at our Macelod facility, will oversee and enable a fit for purpose test and calibration operational facility in the Science Division, including guiding and upskilling laboratory users on lab safety, quality and culture, providing day to day management of monitoring operations, development and implementation of a laboratory management system that includes oversight of quality control and assurance processes.

In this role you will: 

• Undertake and oversee management of laboratory operations, compliance, audit, and safety programs, including purchasing, resource allocation, sample management, waste management, and licensing.
• Implement and manage programs to ensure compliance with laboratory standards, operating models, accreditations and regulatory requirements in a government environment. Undertake compliance checks, inspections and reporting for OHS and WHS legislation, regulations and policies.
• Working with individual lab users to foster and build a laboratory culture across the division and broader EPA that supports the operations of a scientific based regulator.
• Develop and implement overarching policies and procedures for the operation of the laboratories at EPA. Including maintaining training records of staff in the use of labs, lab equipment and procedures, including scheduling and budgeting of training needs and requirements for staff.
• Oversee an overarching quality management system and conduct routine inspections, tests and audits documenting findings, recommendations and support in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide insights into new developments in the field of laboratory science and incorporate them into the lab's operations.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualifications in Laboratory Techniques or a related discipline is desirable. 
• Experience in operating a facility to laboratory safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience using Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in lab controls and standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025, NATA accreditation process) daily laboratory operations.
• Proven knowledge and experience with OHS and WHS legislation, regulations and policies Asset, procurement and financial management for lab budget, equipment, consumables and contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO IEC 17025, ISO 9001, ISO4001 standards, principles and practices.
• High level communications and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple competing demands.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Monday 28 July 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.