As Laboratory Manager, you will have overall responsibility for laboratory operations, quality assurance, compliance, workforce management, and client service delivery. The laboratory delivers concrete, soil and water testing services to a diverse range of clients across infrastructure, civil construction, environmental and development sectors. This position will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient laboratory operations, exceptional client service and ongoing compliance with quality and accreditation requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Leading all concrete, soil and water laboratory operations and testing activities
- Manage laboratory workflows, testing schedules and resource planning
- Managing compliance with NATA accreditation requirements and relevant Australian Standards
- Providing technical leadership and operational oversight
- Managing laboratory resources, staffing, equipment, and budgets
- Developing and maintaining laboratory procedures, SOPs, and quality systems
- Reviewing test results and reporting abnormal findings
- Coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration programs
- Managing technician allocations and workload planning
- Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

About you

- Extensive experience in a civil,



geotechnical, concrete, construction materials testing, or related laboratory environment
- Strong understanding of NATA accreditation requirements and quality management systems
- Proven people leadership and team management experience
- Experience managing laboratory resources, workflows, and compliance programs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- White Card
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or higher qualification (highly desirable)
- Previous experience managing an accredited laboratory (highly desirable)

About us

AIBS is a growing Indigenous-owned business. The laboratory delivers concrete, soil and water testing services to a diverse range of clients across infrastructure, civil construction, environmental and development sectors.

Market-competitive salary package (negotiable based on skills, qualifications and experience).

- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive executive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth and laboratory excellence

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📌 Laboratory Manager (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Australian Indigenous Business Services Pty
📍 Wagga Wagga