General Manager presso Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

• Full-time, permanent position based in Melbourne, Australia, across Eurofins Environment Testing sites.
• Senior leadership role managing laboratory operations across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory.
• Accountable for performance management, budgets, compliance, and business strategy.
• Provide direction and leadership to Business Unit Managers while driving operational excellence and innovation.
• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Local travel will be required, with additional interstate and occasional international travel.

As Eurofins continues to grow as a leader in environmental testing, we are seeking a General Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic direction across our laboratories in Australia. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee national operations, lead Business Unit Managers, and shape the future of our services while ensuring compliance, quality, and innovation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing performance, budgets, health and safety initiatives, and developing strategies that support Eurofins’ mission of delivering world-class environmental testing services.

Key accountabilities include but not limited to:

• Manage overall performance of Eurofins Environment Testing Australia laboratories across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory.
• Supervise and coordinate Business Unit Managers across the stipulated regions.
• Oversee staffing requirements, including hiring, casual workforce, and overtime management.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and project budgets.
• Act as OHS representative, supporting workplace health and safety requirements.
• Lead the development of strategies and policies to achieve Eurofins’ future goals.
• Ensure compliance with Eurofins Quality Systems, Code of Ethics, and relevant legislation.
• Report directly to the National Operations Manager.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will obtain the following:

• A degree in Management, Marketing, Finance, Science, or another relevant discipline.
• Extensive industry experience is essential, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management role.

• Current driver’s licence required; local, interstate, and occasional international travel will be part of the role.
• Annual leave and conditions as per local legislation and Eurofins policies.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.

This position is being advertised internally and externally. We encourage internal applications from suitably qualified employees who are interested in this opportunity