Hands-on Sample Prep Trainer | Develop Teams & Quality

ALS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS in Brisbane is seeking a proactive Sample Preparation Trainer to lead training at our north Brisbane facility. You’ll coordinate inductions, hands-on equipment training, and safety/quality programs to elevate production and workforce development.

Ideal candidates bring sample prep experience, strong communication, and a proactive safety mindset. The role involves working in a dusty, noisy environment, with opportunities to shape a high-performing team and ensure compliance across site

Qualifications

• Experience in sample preparation environments preferred.
• Knowledge of HSE and quality compliance practices.
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions to staff and ensure understanding.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of production targets and throughput.
• Willingness to work in dusty/noisy environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service and safety.
• Forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Qualifications in Training & Assessment or HSE/Quality are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate inductions and role-specific training for new employees.
• Train staff on operation of mineral sample preparation equipment (sorting, drying, weighing, crushing, etc.).
• Train all staff on procedures, equipment, safety, quality and production aspects of their role.
• Supervise staff to ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are met; provide coaching.
• Monitor ergonomic movements to minimize manual handling injuries.
• Monitor dust generation and ensure exposure is minimized.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and organization to reduce injury risk.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation.
• Develop and update training materials, guides and resources.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support site HSE and QC training schedules and LMS administration.
• Collaborate with leadership to build site capability.

Skills

Sample preparation experience

HSE and Quality compliance

Instructional communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical troubleshooting

Understanding production targets

Dusty/noisy environment tolerance

Quality service mindset

Forklift licence (advantageous)

Training & Assessment qualification (a

Education

Training & Assessment qualification (or HSE/Quality)

Job description

ALS in Brisbane is seeking a proactive Sample Preparation Trainer to lead training at our north Brisbane facility. You’ll coordinate inductions, hands-on equipment training, and safety/quality programs to elevate production and workforce development.

Ideal candidates bring sample prep experience, strong communication, and a proactive safety mindset. The role involves working in a dusty, noisy environment, with opportunities to shape a high-performing team and ensure compliance across site