The Laboratory Manager oversees all operational, technical, and quality functions within the QCT laboratory. This role ensures the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with NATA accreditation requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and Cordwell’s Group policies.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for workflow planning, staff competency, equipment management, quality assurance, and maintaining audit‑ready conditions. The role provides leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight to ensure accurate, reliable, and defensible testing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Operational Leadership
- Quality & Accreditation (NATA / ISO/IEC 17025)
- Technical Oversight
- Equipment & Resource Management
- Safety & Risk Management
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Contribution

1. Required Skills & Qualifications

- Must have MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology as a minimum, MSL60122 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management preferred.
- A solid understanding of soil mechanics and construction materials (CMT) testing products (CMT)
- Proficient in using Laboratory Management Systems (LMSs) to manage testing operations, samples, results, reporting, and quality records, particularly Geotester
- Must hold a Radiation Use Licence




- Extensive experience in accredited laboratory environments
- Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Solid analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes
- Extensive experience in accredited laboratory environment
- Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirement
- Proven leadership and team management skill
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes

As the Laboratory Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the delivery of accurate, defensible testing outcomes that support major construction and infrastructure projects across the region. This is your opportunity to influence capability growth, strengthen accreditation, and champion a high‑performance culture within a respected and expanding organisation.

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