Technical Manager

• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Location: Menangle, NSW
• Technical Officer Grade 4 – Salary starting from $121, super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About the Role

As Technical Manager, you'll lead a skilled team delivering a wide range of laboratory services. You'll be responsible for day-to-day management of people, processes, and performance — driving operational efficiency, maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, biosafety, and WHS requirements.

This role blends technical leadership, strategic oversight, and people management, offering the opportunity to shape the success and innovation of our laboratory operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage laboratory services across Specimen Reception, Histology, and Technical Operations.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, Quality Assurance, and WHS.
• Oversee maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure biosafety and WHS compliance across diverse laboratory environments.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including staff, contractors, and research partners.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

About You

You're an organised, proactive professional who thrives in complex technical environments. You combine deep laboratory expertise with the ability to lead people, streamline operations, and ensure rigorous compliance. Most importantly, you bring passion and purpose to supporting excellence in diagnostic and research outcomes. Demonstrated leadership experience in laboratory operations would allow you to excel in this role.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications in accordance with Part 2(xvii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award, and leadership experience.

Applying is easy

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you're our ideal candidate.

If you'd like to know more about the role, please view theRole Description

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact hiring manager Zoe Spiers on or at

Applications close: Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11:55pm AEDT

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

What to Expect Next

After applying:

• You'll receive a confirmation email

• We'll review all applications once the ad closes

• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)

• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)

• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates

• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

About us – together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services

• NSW Resources

• Agriculture and Biosecurity

• Fisheries and Forestry

• Regional Development and Delivery.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.