Coal Lab Assistant — Rotating Shifts at Mine Site

LabRulez; Biloela; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the Callide Mine Site on a permanent full-time basis. You will support coal sampling, testing and laboratory operations, working on a rotating day and night roster.

This role suits someone with a strong work ethic, safety focus, and ability to work across teams and sites, with willingness to travel between mine sites as needed and to operate in full PPE.

Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised when required.
• Flexibility to work additional shifts as needed.
• Current and valid Driver's Licence.
• Ability to wear and work in full PPE.
• Physical fitness to undertake manual handling activities in frequent hot conditions.
• Basic computer skills with email, excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performing manual handling tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conducting routine coal sampling and testing.
• Performing physical tests including, crushing, and dividing samples.
• Coal preparation activities.
• Loading and unloading samples from various plant streams.
• Assisting with sample preparation and analysis.
• Carrying out general laboratory duties.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Adhering to site safety procedures and quality standards.
• Collaborating with team members across multiple sites as required.
• Travelling between mine sites, day & night when required.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

PPE safety

Physical fitness

Basic IT skills

Job description

ALS is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the Callide Mine Site on a permanent full-time basis. You will support coal sampling, testing and laboratory operations, working on a rotating day and night roster.

This role suits someone with a strong work ethic, safety focus, and ability to work across teams and sites, with willingness to travel between mine sites as needed and to operate in full PPE.