Laboratory Manager

**Position Overview**:

- Ongoing | Full Time | $93k - $105k +15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
- Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
- Childcare Centre for employees | Cafe on site | campus-based community environment
- Exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team supporting the operations of Australia's only nuclear forensics laboratory

**About the Opportunity**:
ANSTO's Nuclear Forensics capability area operates Australia’s designated nuclear forensics laboratory and works in close cooperation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders domestically and internationally. Nuclear Forensics has a high profile in international engagement and outreach to strengthen global nuclear security and provides trusted advice and specialised services in support of needs of the Australian Government.

The Laboratory Manager provides management of the operational activities of the Nuclear Forensics capability area by ensuring efficient and compliant operation, maintenance and use of laboratory facilities, equipment and procedures.

**About You**:

- 'We are looking for a motivated, safety-minded team player with experience managing a laboratory, who will use their initiative to drive continuous improvement'_. - **Tina Paneras, Science Program Manager, Services & Operations**

**Your Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Lead the compliance of the laboratories with quality, safety, safeguards, security, environmental, and operational requirements.
- Manage a suite of scientific laboratories and associated equipment to ensure reliability of assets, productivity, availability, and operational readiness.
- Supervise and co-ordinate laboratory users, providing instruction, guidance, direction, training and technical leadership.
- Initiate and lead projects for the continuous improvement and enhancement of capabilities within the laboratories.
- Participate in domestic and international outreach projects, supporting the organisation, coordination, and implementation of training exercises and workshops.

**About Us**:
**Benefits of Working with Us**:
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

- Training, development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance based salary increases
- Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

**How to Apply**:
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Tina Paneras on (02) 9717 3577. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

**Application closing date: 8 September 2024 at 11:59pm**

**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._