Manager Laboratory Services

Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer and we want you to join us!

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.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria visit our website or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages!

The opportunity

As the Manager Laboratory Services you will lead and foster a high-performance respectful and safety-focused team culture ensuring the delivery of timely high-quality analytical and sampling services to both internal and external customers. You will oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of laboratory quality systems including NATA accreditation and OH&S compliance. The role involves building and managing strong relationships with key customers to establish and uphold clear service levels and contractual agreements. Working within organisational policies and regulatory frameworks you will drive efficient and effective outcomes aligned with organisational goals.

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.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree in Applied Science or similar with 8 to 10 years of senior laboratory experience.
• Post graduate qualification in business management is preferred.
• Significant people leadership within a scientific or laboratory environment
• Proven senior experience with the operations of a NATA accredited analytical services laboratory.
• Proven people leadership skills with a focus on delivery outcomes safety people centricity and development.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated use of databases and laboratory information management systems.

Whats in it for you

Working for one of the regions largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. Were full of everyday people that are great to work with and reflect our community!

Were offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and 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.
• 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 apply

If you want to make a positive impact through meaningful work and have the energy courage and ideas to take on a challenge wed love to hear from you! To submit your application click onAPPLYto be redirected to our website and for a copy of the Position Description. While you are on our website take a look around. You wont be disappointed!

• Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications will be assessed upon receipt and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified.

Have questions

For a confidential chat about the role please contact Bridget Clark on.

Applications close5pm Thursday 14 May 2026.

• 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.
• This role may be subject to a probation period.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews please contact Bridget Clark.

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At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our teams physical and mental wellbeing. 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.