PC2 Laboratory Operations and Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Job No.: 692035

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly motivated PC2 Laboratory Operations and Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Manager to oversee and lead the operational and safety functions of our Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratory facilities. 

PC2 labs are designed for work with moderate-risk biological materials that require controlled access, specialised safety equipment, and strict protocols to protect staff, students, and the environment.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will deliver expert operational support while driving change and shaping the Faculty’s HSW culture and strategy, including supporting the needs of Companies on Campus as required.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of programs, including:

• Planning, managing, and delivering high-quality laboratory operations and HSW programs.
• Developing and implementing protocols, procedures, and testing frameworks.
• Providing expert advice, guidance, and training to staff, students, and industry partners.
• Leading projects, managing resources, reporting, and supporting business development initiatives.
• Chairing or contributing to the Faculty PC2 Labs Steering Committee and HSW Committee to ensure professional and high-level service delivery.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on laboratory operations, health and safety practices, and the Faculty’s strategic initiatives.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please submit a resume along with a cover letter that addresses your experience in the 5 key areas outlined under the Key Selection Criteria in the position description:

• No.2: Excellent management skills with proven ability to strategically manage and provide authoritative specialist and technical advice including laboratory compliance 
• No.4: Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of current HSW legislation and statutory requirements in a research/laboratory-based environment and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior management
• No.5: Demonstrated ability to manage risk and respond to acute events across a complex laboratory based environment
• No.8: Experience in the higher education and/or medical research sector, with an understanding of legislation, policies and procedures relating to safety, facilities, services and asset management
• No.9: Relevant technical expertise and demonstrated experience in cell biology, specifically mammalian cell culture and microscopy. Proven ability to operate and educate clients in the full range of techniques and associated instrumentation across best practice cell culture, imaging and analysis workflows. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. As proud recipients of the SAGE Athena Swan Silver accreditation, we are recognised sector leaders in gender equity, diversity and inclusion, with the organisational maturity and systems in place to support our staff to thrive. We also provide comprehensive support for parents and caregivers at all life stages.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. As part of our commitment to improving gender diversity in our faculty, we also encourage applications from women and gender-diverse candidates. 

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups are often more hesitant to apply unless they meet all the requirements. If you believe you can bring the core capabilities, values and passion to this role, we encourage you to apply diverse perspectives and experiences to make our team stronger.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu  in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Vicki Edouard, Group Manager, Strategy and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, +61 3 9902 0378

Position Description: PC2 Laboratory Operations and Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Applications Close: Sunday 12 April 2026, 11:55pm AEDT.