About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you'll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Excellent Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Uniform Allowance
- Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued





Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees.

About The Opportunity

As Laboratory Manager, you will lead Council's NATA-accredited water laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant testing that supports protected water and environmental outcomes for the community. You'll guide a skilled team, oversee sampling and analysis programs, and maintain high standards in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will also contribute technical expertise to investigations and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support essential water services across the Bundaberg Region.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to guide and develop a small technical team.
- Demonstrated experience working in a NATA-accredited laboratory, ideally within water services or a similar field.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage laboratory programs, data integrity and reporting to regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication skills and can build strong relationships with stakeholders.




- Hold a Bachelor's Degree of Science, or similar relevant qualification and are committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards

To view the Position Description for this role, please

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

For enquiries, please contact *******@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or ***. Please quote job reference BDBRC1626.

Applications close on Friday, 7 August 2026, at 11:59pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

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📌 Laboratory Manager (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Bundaberg Regional Council
📍 Bundaberg Central