Coal Lab Technician: Sampling & Testing

ACIRL Quality Testing Services Pty Ltd; Biloela; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS Coal is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time role based at the Callide Mine site in Queensland. You will join a safety‑driven team focused on accurate coal sampling, testing, and data integrity.

Duties include routine sampling and testing, physical tests, sample preparation, equipment care, and collaboration across sites for essential safety and quality outcomes.

The role offers a family-friendly roster and opportunities to develop skills in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Laboratory or mine setting would be advantageous not essential
• Can do attitude is a must
• Flexible and adaptable to work extra shifts
• A strong focus on safety & Quality
• Ability work alone and un-supervised at times.
• Driver's License
• Must be able to wear full PPE
• Good Organisation and Communication Skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine coal sampling and testing
• A range of physical tests including, sizing, crushing, dividing samples
• Coal Preparation Despatch – Loading and unloading samples from various plant streams
• Day to day Laboratory duties
• Assisting with sample preparation and analysis
• Maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols
• Collaborating with team members across different sites as required
• Travel to other mine sites as part of the shift
• Manual handling

Skills

Lab experience

Safety conscious

Can do attitude

Flexible to extra shifts

Safety & quality focus

Work unsupervised

Driver's license

Full PPE use

Organised

Good communication

Job description

ALS Coal is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time role based at the Callide Mine site in Queensland. You will join a safety‑driven team focused on accurate coal sampling, testing, and data integrity.

Duties include routine sampling and testing, physical tests, sample preparation, equipment care, and collaboration across sites for essential safety and quality outcomes.

The role offers a family-friendly roster and opportunities to develop skills in a busy laboratory environment.