Laboratory Manager
A Laboratory Manager oversees the operations, staff, and quality systems of a scientific or medical testing laboratory. Laboratory managers work across pathology, environmental testing, food science, and industrial sectors in Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand in pathology, environmental, food, and industrial laboratory sectors.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage laboratory operations, staff, and workflow scheduling
- Maintain laboratory accreditation (NATA) and quality management systems
- Oversee procurement of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety in the laboratory
Skills required
- Laboratory management and quality systems (ISO 17025, NATA)
- Scientific or technical domain expertise
- Staff supervision and workforce planning
- Equipment maintenance and procurement management
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in science, medical laboratory science, or engineering is typical; NATA accreditation knowledge is essential. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. Employer sponsorship via subclass 482 is practical for overseas laboratory managers For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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