Laboratory Manager, Illicit Drug Analysis Unit
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ576748
About the opportunity
The Illicit Drug Analysis Unit, operating within the Criminalistics Branch, is seeking a laboratory manager to lead a dynamic team of dedicated scientific professionals providing illicit drug analysis services for the people of NSW.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave OR 9 day fortnight in addition to annual leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Hold a Science tertiary qualification relevant to the Unit and demonstrated extensive experience relevant to the Unit, field or specialty area, in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment.
- Proven operational management skills including appropriate resource allocation and the capacity to have critical conversations and make managerial decisions to meet KPIs.
- Ability to successfully lead a team, with commitment to the professional development and mentorship of staff, and supporting a workforce culture that is resilient and capable of supporting change.
- Demonstrated experience in contributing to improvements to service delivery, and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
- Advanced knowledge of current quality management systems and NATA Forensic Accreditation requirements, including the ability to formulate and manage a laboratory quality assurance programme.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders, provide customer consultancy and give expert evidence in courts.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical instrumentation, emerging trends and technologies relevant to the Unit’s field or specialty area, to inform strategic direction.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Clinton Cochrane on Clint.Cochrane@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.
