Job description
Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory - Biosecurity

and Animal Welfare
Job title Laboratory Manager Designation Skilled 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Darwin
Position number 33252 RTF 359950 Closing 10/11/2026
Contact Officer Catherine Shilton, [email protected] 8999 2122
About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359950

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide high-level scientific and administrative support to the Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory (BVL) management team to
maintain and improve the laboratory quality management system while supporting the operation of a biosecured, efficient
and contemporary laboratory.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide administrative and scientific support/advice to maintain and improve the laboratory quality management

system to International Standard ISO/IEC 17025 and accreditation requirements set by NATA in the field of animal
health.

2. Manage documentation and auditing processes associated with quality laboratory management, including provide appropriate




advice and support to fully engage staff in the quality system.

3. Work independently and collaboratively with a high level of initiative, integrity, and flexibility to support the day-to-day
operations and management of laboratory biosecurity containment and WHS procedures; and participate in
institutional biosecurity committees locally and animal health laboratory coordination network nationally to ensure
relevant compliance standards are met.

4. Provide administrative support to the laboratory for procurement, invoicing and recruitment.
5. Manage a small team to maintain and improve the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure

accurate and timely reporting.
6. Seek feedback from laboratory users via appropriate media to identify potential areas of improvement.
7. Support emergency disease and pest responses in the Northern Territory as appropriate.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A recognised degree in biological science.
2. Proven knowledge and experience in the application of ISO/IEC 17025 or equivalent international standards, and the

procedures for NATA accreditation and certification.
3. Extensive knowledge of contemporary laboratory techniques applicable to animal health diagnostics.
4. Proven ability to prepare and maintain technical and quality system documentation to accreditation standards.
5. Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated ability in the use of computerised business systems to meet the laboratory’s business needs.

Desirable
1. Certificate or higher-level qualification in quality management, procurement and contract management, and WHS and

risk management.
2. Knowledge of animal diseases and biosecurity issues relevant to the Northern Territory.

📌 Laboratory Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
📍 Darwin