LIMS System Administrator
12 Month Contract + 2 x 12 Month Extensions | Melbourne Preferred | Sydney & Canberra Considered
Are you an experienced
LIMS Administrator
with a passion for supporting scientific and laboratory environments? We are seeking a skilled professional to manage and enhance a critical Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that supports laboratory operations across multiple sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large Federal Government environment, contributing to the ongoing development, support and optimisation of laboratory systems that underpin essential scientific and analytical services.
About the Role
As the
LIMS System Administrator
, you will be responsible for administering, maintaining and enhancing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), working closely with laboratory stakeholders, ICT teams and external vendors.
You will provide technical support, develop new functionality, troubleshoot complex issues and ensure the system continues to meet operational and compliance requirements.
This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual who can balance technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, maintain and support the LIMS platform.
Gather business requirements and develop system enhancements and new functionality.
Configure software, troubleshoot issues and resolve defects.
Develop and maintain integrations between LIMS and other business systems.
Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls.
Provide technical support and training to system users.
Conduct testing and quality assurance activities for system changes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs and test plans.
Liaise with external vendors to investigate and resolve system issues.
Produce management, financial and statistical reporting.
Perform routine system maintenance, backups, archiving and data management activities.
Collaborate with database, infrastructure,



security and network teams to deliver business outcomes and upgrades.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience administering a LIMS platform such as
SampleManager
or a similar laboratory information management system.
Knowledge of laboratory operations and the role of LIMS within scientific or analytical environments.
Experience working with databases and SQL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
The ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented team environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
Technical Skills
Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:
VGL
LIMS Basic
.NET / C#
Visual Basic
Java
HTML
SQL Database Administration
Essential Experience
Availability Management (SFIA Level 4)
Problem Management (SFIA Level 3)
Programming / Software Development (SFIA Level 2)
What's on Offer
Initial
12 month contract
2 x 12 month extension options
Up to
40 hours per week
Melbourne location preferred, with Sydney and Canberra applicants encouraged to apply
Opportunity to work on a critical enterprise application supporting scientific and laboratory operations
Collaborative and technically diverse environment
Exposure to a large-scale Federal Government ICT ecosystem
Security Requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and must hold
a Baseline Security Clearance
.
ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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