"Manager, Biosciences Laboratories"

Part‑time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term until end-2026 (Job‑Share)

Reference number: 167886346

About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience. 

• High‑Level Technical Leadership with flexibility
• Influence long‑term laboratory strategy
• Fantastic benefits package and great Gold Coast location

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

This is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated technical manager to join our Technical Services and Facilities Team in a job‑share arrangement (0.4 FTE / 2 days per week). This senior technical leadership role is instrumental in leading the faculty’s technical support for high‑quality, compliant, and future‑ready research environments across the faculty.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services and Facilities, you will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations while contributing to planning for future laboratory capability and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead laboratory operations — guide a small technical team and ensure safe, compliant and high-quality research environments across PC2 and WHS requirements
• Manage laboratory equipment lifecycle — coordinate maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades and replacement planning, and support capital equipment planning
• Strengthen laboratory processes — review and update SOPs, streamline workflows and maintain consistent operational standards
• Support research capability — train staff and students in cell culture, core laboratory techniques and safe chemical handling practices
• Provide technical guidance — advise researchers on laboratory practices, compliance and effective use of facilities, and collaborate with academic and industry partners

You will build strong working relationships across the faculty to deliver a positive and well-supported laboratory experience for researchers and students.

About the person

You’re an experienced technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment. With strong communication, organisation, and laboratory skills, you bring a flexible and proactive approach to planning, compliance, and daily operations. Calm under pressure and confident managing shifting priorities, you will help keep the research laboratories operating smoothly and safely while contributing positively within a job‑share partnership. Your ability to build strong relationships, adapt quickly, and maintain high standards of safety and quality make you an excellent fit for this role.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Postgraduate scientific qualifications in biomedical research (or related discipline) with 3+ years of hands‑on research experience and practical skills in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance and daily workflow coordination.
• Strong compliance and safety knowledge, including WHS requirements, PC2 and OGTR standards, AS/NZS 2243 guidelines and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals in Research.
• Technical expertise in key biomedical techniques—cell and tissue culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular biology and biochemical assays—along with the capability to train and support students and researchers.
• Excellent communication, project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing laboratory resources, financial processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary details

The salary for this 0.4FTE position commences at $38,488.89 per annum (Full-time Equivalent is $96,222.23 per annum) (HEW 7 equivalent), plus 12% superannuation per annum. 

Additional information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Kieran McConochie, Manager, Technical Services and Facilities, at kmcconc@bond.edu.au or 0473 534 877.

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria

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• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing theSelection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 2 March 2026.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University. 

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