Laboratory Manager School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Laboratory Manager School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW is looking for a motivated Laboratory Manager to ensures the Schools laboratory facilities operate smoothly by providing safe and effective procurement and managing operations and maintenance of all infrastructure equipment and facilities. You will be responsible for leading and supervising a team of 16 staff within these laboratories while carrying out the general management of the laboratories and meeting the accountability requirements in terms of Work Health and Safety and laboratory practice standards. In this role you will be focused on achieving highlevel outcomes in both technical and administrative areas of the schools laboratories staff management and infrastructure.
This role reports to the Deputy Head of School (Laboratories and Infrastructure) and has 8 direct reports.
- Salary Level 8/9: $118883 to $146613 per annum 17 superannuation
- Full time
- Continuous (Permanent)
- Location: Kensington Sydney Australia
- Onsite role
About UNSW
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering that is internationally recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. Our mission is to nurture students to become industry leaders who will generate societal economic and environmental benefits. The School is one of the largest and most prestigious schools Australia for thriving research programs and contribution to education excellence in Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering. The ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings for 2020* ranked the subject Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at UNSW as the highest in Australia. For further information on our school go to and Experience
Level 8
- Tertiary or trade qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline combined with extensive experience in managing a complex laboratory operation (or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education training and/or experience).
- Proven success and extensive experience in leading and developing technical staff with a demonstrated ability to develop a strong and respected service culture.
- Highly developed problemsolving skills and demonstrated ability to develop and implement new initiatives.
- Outstanding communication leadership and organizational skills with a focus on understanding and communicating concepts and policies to staff postgraduate students undergraduate students and visitors.
- Experience in developing implementing and managing Work Health & Safety and risk management systems and processes in a laboratory environment.
- Extensive experience in managing infrastructure and material resources including the management of equipment chemicals specimens.
- Proven experience in effective policy planning operation and maintenance of teaching and research laboratories.
- Demonstrated success in the dedication to continuous improvement through long term planning and expansion of laboratory policy and facilities
- Expertise in managing high level technical projects and negotiating service agreements.
Level 9 (in addition to the above)
- Extensive leadership experience in a laboratory setting preferably laboratories involving mechanical manufacturing and testing systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in management of highlevel technical projects.
- Demonstrated ability in long term strategic planning and expansion of laboratories facilities at senior level.
- Demonstrated strong change management skills.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Lucy Gerondis Talent Acquisition Consultant
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 21 April 2025
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
