Team Leader Microbiology

**Job no**: X9AGP

**Category**: Government and Defence

An exciting opportunity exists to join the CHW Laboratory Services Team. If you have a passion for continuous improvement, attention to detail, proven leadership skills and love of quality management this might be the role for you.

**About us**

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

**The opportunity**

The Team Leader Microbiology, in conjunction with the Manager Laboratory Services, is responsible for the operation of the microbiology laboratory, including all procedures relevant to microbiological testing of water and wastewater to satisfy NATA requirements. In addition, the Team Leader Microbiology is also responsible for the coordination of the Laboratory’s Quality Management System.

**About you**

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science or related field.
- Minimum (5) years’ experience in a NATA accredited water and wastewater laboratory.
- Proven experience in leading teams and the ability to deliver on quality and timely results for customers.
- Demonstrated experience in Laboratory Quality Management and continuous improvement processes.
- Demonstrated highly developed organizational and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Knowledge and safety awareness regarding Occupation, Health and Safety requirements.

**What's in it for you?**

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community

We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

**At CHW you will**:

- Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
- Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
- Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
- Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

**How to**
- Please ensure you provide a **cover letter and your resume.**:
**Have questions?**

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact **Carla Dobbyn on 03 5320 3232.**

Applications close at 9am on 2 February 2025.
- Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
- At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated._