Title:  EO Laboratory Manager

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
 

We are looking for an experienced EO Laboratory Manager to join our Engineering Services division, based in Adelaide.

As an EO Laboratory Manager, your duties will include, but not be limited to;

• Manage the instrumentation, consumables, maintenance and calibration required in the facility, ensuring it is available to support the work program
• Establish and maintain facility documentation, risk assessments and safe operating procedures
• Assist in the scheduling, reporting and distribution of testing reports
• Co-ordinating and planning maintenance activities
• Liaising with embedded team members and supporting project outcomes
• Communicating with the client to understand requirements
• Procurement of new equipment and coordinating the set-up
• Hazard assessments and establishment of SOPs
• Management of workflow to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Support to lab testing activities

To be successful in the role of EO Laboratory Manager, you will need to bring with you;

• Previous Laboratory experience in a similar position (experience with Explosive Ordnance Laboratories advantageous)
• Defence or Government experience
• Defence or Government procurement knowledge and experience
• Solid experience in the coordination of technical activities (i.e. procurement, trades etc)
• Experience working in a technical workshop environment
• Ability to safely run lab operations day to day
• Experience liaising and building relationships with external stakeholders
• An understanding of quality assurance protocols
• A high level of motivation and innovation

Applicants MUST hold a minimum Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance which will be upgraded to an NV1. 

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

 A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

For further information, please reach out to Will Guest - Talent Acquisition at wguest@qinetiq.com.au 

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.