Job Title: Head of Operations
Location: Brisbane, Qld - flexible for a remote opportunity for the right candidate.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Status: Full-time
Join our pioneering team at Microba Life Sciences as the Head of Test Operations and help transform healthcare through microbiome science. In this pivotal role, you’ll unify and optimise our test operations globally to ensure sustainable growth, operational excellence, and transformative health solutions. Together, we’ll create a world where human health is redefined by microbiome science.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
• Oversee and refine all aspects of test fulfilment, from dispatch to reporting.
• Cultivate high-performing teams aligned with Microba’s culture and vision.
• Develop operational plans in line with growth objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and scale test operations globally.
• Identify and execute optimizations for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
Skills & Experience
• Proven track record in scaling operations, with 10+ years in senior leadership.
• Expertise in operational planning, compliance, and international markets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent (MBA preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field is advantageous.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter online by clicking “apply”.
We review applications as we receive them. If your application is shortlisted, you will receive further information, which may include a Position Description.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Microba, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all. We actively recruit and retain a diverse workforce and continuously improve our policies to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Eligibility to work in Australia
Applicants for our job opportunities must have the legal right to work in Australia. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations related to employment eligibility verification and require all new hires to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Australia. This role requires the successful candidate to undertake a pre-screening police and identity check.
Microba overview
Microba is a Brisbane-based ASX-listed company with world-leading technology in the human gut microbiome. We have an ambitious and exciting vision to create a world where human health is transformed by microbiome science. The Group is rapidly expanding globally and delivers its microbiome testing services to consumers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers and is leveraging its leading microbiome database to discover and develop new microbiome-based treatments for some of the world’s most prominent unmet chronic diseases. At Microba, we utilise our world-leading gut microbiome technology, data, and team to positively impact millions of lives globally.
Working for Microba
Working at Microba means being part of the cutting-edge biotechnology industry. A successful candidate will have an opportunity to directly impact Microba and the global community by contributing to product excellence, efficacious therapy, and scalable revenue growth, helping Microba achieve its company strategy and annual objectives.
The benefits of joining the Microba team
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Health and Wellbeing focus
• Industry immersion
• Social Connection
• Community Contribution
• Employee Feedback
• Employee Assistance Program
Join us for a rewarding experience that values your well-being and growth.